Learning | Science Museum

Bookings are open for group visits up to 11 February 2024.

From schools to coach tours, brownies to cubs, groups of all interests and sizes are welcome at the Science Museum.

There are plenty of things to see and do and a range of interactive galleries to explore. Watch a thrilling 3D film in the IMAX cinema, visit our free hands-on galleries including, Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery, experience our gaming zone Power Up or book your group into an interactive schools session. Paid activities for groups are heavily discounted.

How to book
Formal education groups (and tour operators booking on behalf of these groups) can now check availability, build an itinerary and book their visit using our group booking portal:
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Other groups (such as Girlguiding, Scouts, summer schools, youth and community organisations), tour operators and home educators please email us or call 033 0058 0058.
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What to see and do on your visit

Formal education groups

Our offer for schools, nurseries, colleges, universities and other formal education providers.

Other groups

Our offer for Girlguiding, Scouts, language schools, holiday schemes, playgroups community groups and other informal learning providers.

Home educators

Our offer for home schooling families and home education networks.

Planning your visit

Students look at exhibits in the Flight gallery at the Science Museum, London

Before you book

Groups FAQs

Getting ready for your visit

Introducing Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery

Visitors try out the lighting technician interactive in Shuri's Lab at Technicians The David Sainsbury Gallery

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery–groups

Interactive gallery

Step into the fascinating world of STEM careers for a peek behind the scenes in our free interactive gallery. For KS3 upwards (age 11+).

Technician demonstrating his work to two schoolgirls at the museum

Meet an employee–schools

School session

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during term time

Hands-on workshop in Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery, to experience what it's like to work in a STEM career. For KS3 and KS4 (age 11-16).

Technicians: Stories from behind the scenes

Read online

Discover stories from technicians working behind the scenes to save lives, make energy greener, create everyday items for the home, provide entertainment and more.

Resources

Resources for the classroom

Browse our learning resources website for curriculum-based resources to use in the classroom or learning at home.

Objects and stories

Explore our collection beyond the museum floor with fascinating histories behind even the smallest objects.

Games and apps

Complete brain-teasing puzzles or learn about science with our range of science games and apps.

Wonderlab+

Discover the wonder of science… wherever you are! Explore hours of hands-on activities, quizzes, games, videos and more on our new family-friendly website – all for free.

CPD training and projects

Science Museum Group Academy

We offer research-informed science engagement training and resources for teachers, museum and STEM professionals.

Learning Advisers

Science Museum Learning Advisers help us to test our new ideas and activities and give advice about how to improve them.

Supported by

The Gabay Family