Home educators

Once a month, Friday or Saturday

Opens daily from 27 July

A hands-on gaming experience. For ages 7 upwards (KS2+).

Two friends preparing for a sleepover at the Science Museum

Astronights—Groups

Event

Experience the museum after dark in the ultimate sleepover for groups. For ages 7-11 years (KS2).

A man and a girl playing with an interactive display in a museum

Turn It Up: The power of music—Groups 

Exhibition

19 October 2023 – 6 May 2024 

Explore how music shapes our lives in this landmark interactive exhibition. For 5-11 years (KS1, KS2).

Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination–groups

Exhibition

Until 20 August 2023

An immersive adventure exploring visions of the future through the science of today. For KS3 upwards (ages 11+).

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

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery–groups

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

It Takes Guts–schools

A gross, squirm-inducing show about the workings of the human digestive system. For KS2.

Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery–Groups

Ignite curiosity about science and maths through hands-on exhibits and immersive experiences.
For KS2 and KS3.

Antarctica 3D (U)–groups

Educational IMAX film

Meet the weird and wonderful creatures that thrive in Antarctica, revealing how what happens there affects every single one of us.
For KS2 upwards.

View of the Earth from A Beautiful Planet 3D IMAX film

A Beautiful Planet 3D (U)–groups

Educational IMAX film

Experience life on the International Space Station as you travel into orbit around our home planet.
For KS2 upwards.

Astronaut on a space walk to repair the Hubble Space Telescope

Hubble 3D (U)–groups

Educational IMAX film

Find out what it's like to work in space with astronauts on a critical mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
For Year 5 upwards.

A white woman with blonde hair and surprised expression holds out a gloved hand, as a male Science Museum Explainer sets fire to the glove.

Flash Bang Wallop–schools

Selected dates

An explosive show all about why things burn, the fire triangle and changing materials.
For KS2.

An Asian Science Museum Explainer leans over a tray of white foam, while an audience of school pupils look on delighted

Wonder Show–schools

Daily

An assortment of incredible experiments and demonstrations showing the wonder of science. For KS2 upwards.

Person wearing Science Museum tshirt and microphone sprays water at a plastic screen, while audience of school pupils look surprised

Rocket Show–schools

Selected dates

Discover how rockets get into space and back in this dynamic show.
For KS2–3.

Water rocket demo in the Feel the Force show.

Feel the Force–schools

A dynamic show all about forces and magnets. For KS2.

School children in Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery

Mission to Space–schools

Dates vary

Journey through space and time in an out-of-this-world interactive show for KS2.

Destination Space–schools

Find out about space travel and how astronauts live and work in space. For Reception and KS1.

The Garden–groups

Hands-on area encouraging early exploration of science. For Nursery, Reception and Year 1 (ages 3-6).

Children in Pattern Pod at the Science Museum

Pattern Pod–groups

This multi-sensory gallery encourages excitement and curiosity about patterns in the world around us. For Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (ages 4-7).

School children in Exploring Space gallery

Exploring Space–groups

Discover how we live and work in space, how we landed on the Moon and our mission to explore other planets.
For KS1 upwards.

Students interact with exhibits in the Secret Life of the Home gallery at the Science Museum, London

The Secret Life of the Home–groups

See how everyday domestic appliances have changed over time - what they are made from, how they are powered, their form and design.
For KS1 upwards.

Students explore the Energy Hall gallery at the Science Museum

Making the Modern World–groups

Discover remarkable objects - from the earliest steam train to medical breakthroughs - that have changed our lives.
For KS1 upwards.

A group of students in the Flight gallery at the Science Museum, London

Flight–groups

See our incredible display of aircraft telling the story of powered flight.
For KS1 upwards.

Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries–groups

Spanning more than 500 years of history, these galleries provide a rich context for our experience of medicine and health today.
For KS2 upwards.

Who Am I?–groups

Explore the science of who we are through intriguing objects, artworks and interactive exhibits.
For KS3 upwards.

Model robot made of lego, belonging to Professor Dr. Lara Suzuki, 2021

Engineers–Groups

From 23 June 2023

Celebrate engineers, how they shape the world we live in and their fascinating stories.
For KS3 upwards (ages 11+).

Two students look at objects in the Information Age gallery

Information Age–groups

Discover how our lives have been transformed by information and communication technologies over the last 200 years.
For KS3 upwards.

View of Mathematics: The Winton Gallery at the Science Museum, London

Mathematics: The Winton Gallery–groups

Discover the story of how mathematics has shaped our world.
For KS3 upwards.

Glass vial that held Margaret Keenan's first Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Injecting Hope: The Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine—Groups

Exhibition

Until June 2024

Explore the worldwide effort to develop vaccines at pandemic speed and see how scientists and researchers adapted to the massive challenges of COVID-19. For KS3 upwards (ages 11+).

The big red engine in the Science Museum in London

Energy Hall–groups

Trace the story of steam power and the lives of its inventors and users.
For KS3 upwards.

Science City 1550–1800: The Linbury Gallery–groups