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· Sep 20
Our new out-of-this-world gallery, Space, is now open!
Celebrating the first space age and the future of space exploration through incredible objects, be one of the first to experience this new gallery.
Entry included with your free museum admission ticket – book now: https://bit.ly/4mIEaP7
Celebrating the first space age and the future of space exploration through incredible objects, be one of the first to experience this new gallery.
Entry included with your free museum admission ticket – book now: https://bit.ly/4mIEaP7
Researchers have discovered a little RNA molecule - small enough to potentially form spontaneously, yet sophisticated enough to begin to copy itself - that could explain how life on Earth began over four billion years ago, Science Director @rogerhighfield.bsky.social reports: https://bit.ly/3ZvPS6s
February 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Researchers have discovered a little RNA molecule - small enough to potentially form spontaneously, yet sophisticated enough to begin to copy itself - that could explain how life on Earth began over four billion years ago, Science Director @rogerhighfield.bsky.social reports: https://bit.ly/3ZvPS6s
Join us today at our Future of Food Lates and treat yourself to tasteful experiences, including a screening of Soylent Green, Silent Disco, special exhibition-themed comedy and sample tastes of futuristic food.
Book your free admission tickets: https://bit.ly/3Zz9F4S
Book your free admission tickets: https://bit.ly/3Zz9F4S
February 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Join us today at our Future of Food Lates and treat yourself to tasteful experiences, including a screening of Soylent Green, Silent Disco, special exhibition-themed comedy and sample tastes of futuristic food.
Book your free admission tickets: https://bit.ly/3Zz9F4S
Book your free admission tickets: https://bit.ly/3Zz9F4S
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science 👩🔬
To celebrate, we’re holding additional free Women in Science tours throughout the day, and special spotlight talks on the life and work of Marie Curie in Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4rBbeeo
To celebrate, we’re holding additional free Women in Science tours throughout the day, and special spotlight talks on the life and work of Marie Curie in Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4rBbeeo
February 11, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science 👩🔬
To celebrate, we’re holding additional free Women in Science tours throughout the day, and special spotlight talks on the life and work of Marie Curie in Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4rBbeeo
To celebrate, we’re holding additional free Women in Science tours throughout the day, and special spotlight talks on the life and work of Marie Curie in Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4rBbeeo
Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with a visit to Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery ⚙️
🧑🔬KS3 and KS4 students can explore the apprenticeship pathways available to them from in our free gallery through hands on exhibits that simulate real technical careers: https://bit.ly/4a57UCz
🧑🔬KS3 and KS4 students can explore the apprenticeship pathways available to them from in our free gallery through hands on exhibits that simulate real technical careers: https://bit.ly/4a57UCz
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with a visit to Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery ⚙️
🧑🔬KS3 and KS4 students can explore the apprenticeship pathways available to them from in our free gallery through hands on exhibits that simulate real technical careers: https://bit.ly/4a57UCz
🧑🔬KS3 and KS4 students can explore the apprenticeship pathways available to them from in our free gallery through hands on exhibits that simulate real technical careers: https://bit.ly/4a57UCz
Family weekend plans? Sorted with one of our IMAX 3D documentaries 👨👩👧👦
🎬 Sat & Sun - Multiple showtimes from 11:00 to 16:30
🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/3NPZ1UR
#FamilyWeekend #IMAX #ThingsToDo
🎬 Sat & Sun - Multiple showtimes from 11:00 to 16:30
🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/3NPZ1UR
#FamilyWeekend #IMAX #ThingsToDo
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Family weekend plans? Sorted with one of our IMAX 3D documentaries 👨👩👧👦
🎬 Sat & Sun - Multiple showtimes from 11:00 to 16:30
🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/3NPZ1UR
#FamilyWeekend #IMAX #ThingsToDo
🎬 Sat & Sun - Multiple showtimes from 11:00 to 16:30
🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/3NPZ1UR
#FamilyWeekend #IMAX #ThingsToDo
Our free photography exhibition Water Pantanal Fire is now open. Contrasting lush landscapes and teeming wildlife with devastating wildfires, this exhibition reveals the beauty of the Pantanal wetland alongside the ecological crises threatening it.
Be the first to see it: https://bit.ly/46yEtGC
Be the first to see it: https://bit.ly/46yEtGC
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Our free photography exhibition Water Pantanal Fire is now open. Contrasting lush landscapes and teeming wildlife with devastating wildfires, this exhibition reveals the beauty of the Pantanal wetland alongside the ecological crises threatening it.
Be the first to see it: https://bit.ly/46yEtGC
Be the first to see it: https://bit.ly/46yEtGC
We're seeking four brilliant individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Find out more and apply👇 apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9118
Appointment details – Science Museum Group - Trustee x4 – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK
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February 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
We're seeking four brilliant individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Find out more and apply👇 apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9118
Today is #WorldWetlandsDay 🌎
Our upcoming free exhibition Water Pantanal Fire reveals the beauty of the vast Pantanal wetland, and the ecological crises that threaten these remarkable ecosystems.
Book now: https://bit.ly/4awMduj
📷 © Luciano Candisani
Our upcoming free exhibition Water Pantanal Fire reveals the beauty of the vast Pantanal wetland, and the ecological crises that threaten these remarkable ecosystems.
Book now: https://bit.ly/4awMduj
📷 © Luciano Candisani
February 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Today is #WorldWetlandsDay 🌎
Our upcoming free exhibition Water Pantanal Fire reveals the beauty of the vast Pantanal wetland, and the ecological crises that threaten these remarkable ecosystems.
Book now: https://bit.ly/4awMduj
📷 © Luciano Candisani
Our upcoming free exhibition Water Pantanal Fire reveals the beauty of the vast Pantanal wetland, and the ecological crises that threaten these remarkable ecosystems.
Book now: https://bit.ly/4awMduj
📷 © Luciano Candisani
Before calculators, people used bones ☠️ (Okay - not actual bones)
These are Napier’s Bones: wooden calculating rods that made maths faster and easier, invented by John Napier, born on this day in 1550 🎂
See Napier’s Bones in the Mathematics gallery at the Science Museum: https://bit.ly/49QZxKR
These are Napier’s Bones: wooden calculating rods that made maths faster and easier, invented by John Napier, born on this day in 1550 🎂
See Napier’s Bones in the Mathematics gallery at the Science Museum: https://bit.ly/49QZxKR
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Before calculators, people used bones ☠️ (Okay - not actual bones)
These are Napier’s Bones: wooden calculating rods that made maths faster and easier, invented by John Napier, born on this day in 1550 🎂
See Napier’s Bones in the Mathematics gallery at the Science Museum: https://bit.ly/49QZxKR
These are Napier’s Bones: wooden calculating rods that made maths faster and easier, invented by John Napier, born on this day in 1550 🎂
See Napier’s Bones in the Mathematics gallery at the Science Museum: https://bit.ly/49QZxKR
It's World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, so join @rogerhighfield.bsky.social as he shares the fascinating story of a remarkable recovery and explores why often-overlooked illnesses demand global attention https://bit.ly/4qPEpdK
British Ambassador's Fight for Survival Highlights Brazil's Dengue Breakthrough - Science Museum Group Blog
For World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day on 30 January, Roger Highfield talks to a diplomat and leading biomedical researcher about the importance of a new vaccine and why often-overlooked illnesses ...
blog.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It's World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, so join @rogerhighfield.bsky.social as he shares the fascinating story of a remarkable recovery and explores why often-overlooked illnesses demand global attention https://bit.ly/4qPEpdK
Our Science Director Roger Highfield @rogerhighfield.bsky.social reflects on how reimagining public engagement can help to reverse declining public confidence in science: https://bit.ly/4rj4EZQ?
Science must reimagine public engagement in era of uncertainty - Research Professional News
Our best defence against AI and algorithm overload is truly understanding science, writes Roger Highfield
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January 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Our Science Director Roger Highfield @rogerhighfield.bsky.social reflects on how reimagining public engagement can help to reverse declining public confidence in science: https://bit.ly/4rj4EZQ?
Join us on Wednesday 11 February for an evening of immersive adventure at our free Future of Food Lates and treat yourself to a wide range of tasteful activities, including movie screenings, Silent Disco and sample tastes of futuristic food.
Grab your free tickets: https://bit.ly/4q2qdwI
Grab your free tickets: https://bit.ly/4q2qdwI
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Join us on Wednesday 11 February for an evening of immersive adventure at our free Future of Food Lates and treat yourself to a wide range of tasteful activities, including movie screenings, Silent Disco and sample tastes of futuristic food.
Grab your free tickets: https://bit.ly/4q2qdwI
Grab your free tickets: https://bit.ly/4q2qdwI
With AI and modern technology dominating conversations today, our Making the Modern World gallery presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on how far humans have come, displaying some of the most iconic objects that have shaped our society.
Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/4qLQCjQ
Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/4qLQCjQ
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
With AI and modern technology dominating conversations today, our Making the Modern World gallery presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on how far humans have come, displaying some of the most iconic objects that have shaped our society.
Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/4qLQCjQ
Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/4qLQCjQ
Been watching @NetflixUK's Seven Dials and wondered where Agatha Christie's villains get their poisons?
Find out in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/4sXxLUq
Find out in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/4sXxLUq
January 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Been watching @NetflixUK's Seven Dials and wondered where Agatha Christie's villains get their poisons?
Find out in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/4sXxLUq
Find out in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/4sXxLUq
Happy Penguin Awareness Day! 🐧
Did you know Antarctica is known as ‘the Land of the Penguin’?
From waddling penguins to whales and seals, dive into the secrets of this icy land in our 3D documentary Antarctica – book now.
https://bit.ly/4sSSLf6
Did you know Antarctica is known as ‘the Land of the Penguin’?
From waddling penguins to whales and seals, dive into the secrets of this icy land in our 3D documentary Antarctica – book now.
https://bit.ly/4sSSLf6
January 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Happy Penguin Awareness Day! 🐧
Did you know Antarctica is known as ‘the Land of the Penguin’?
From waddling penguins to whales and seals, dive into the secrets of this icy land in our 3D documentary Antarctica – book now.
https://bit.ly/4sSSLf6
Did you know Antarctica is known as ‘the Land of the Penguin’?
From waddling penguins to whales and seals, dive into the secrets of this icy land in our 3D documentary Antarctica – book now.
https://bit.ly/4sSSLf6
More people are talking about science than ever, but fewer know what to think about it. Read our reflections on @ukri.org latest Public Attitudes to Science survey, published today:
blog.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/britains-sci...
blog.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/britains-sci...
Britain's Science Paradox - Science Museum Group Blog
More people are talking about science than ever, but fewer know what to think about it, report Roger Highfield and Lauren Souter.
blog.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 8:16 AM
More people are talking about science than ever, but fewer know what to think about it. Read our reflections on @ukri.org latest Public Attitudes to Science survey, published today:
blog.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/britains-sci...
blog.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/britains-sci...
Brighten up your new year with out-of-this-world science experiments at our Space Show.
Running every weekend and every day during school holidays until 27 March 2026, you can still join the fun at this exciting live show.
Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/4qAJM0y
Running every weekend and every day during school holidays until 27 March 2026, you can still join the fun at this exciting live show.
Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/4qAJM0y
January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Brighten up your new year with out-of-this-world science experiments at our Space Show.
Running every weekend and every day during school holidays until 27 March 2026, you can still join the fun at this exciting live show.
Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/4qAJM0y
Running every weekend and every day during school holidays until 27 March 2026, you can still join the fun at this exciting live show.
Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/4qAJM0y
Make sure to catch the Royal Institution's 200th anniversary Christmas Lectures on demand, as friend of the Science Museum Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores one of science's greatest questions: is there life beyond Earth?
Watch via the link below 👇
Watch via the link below 👇
200 years down, hopefully 200 more to go ✔️ It's a wrap on the 200th anniversary Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI! What did you think?
Watch all three lectures now on BBC iPlayer 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Watch all three lectures now on BBC iPlayer 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
Great scientists, even greater questions. Mind-expanding talks and hands-on science, inspiring children and adults alike since 1825.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Make sure to catch the Royal Institution's 200th anniversary Christmas Lectures on demand, as friend of the Science Museum Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores one of science's greatest questions: is there life beyond Earth?
Watch via the link below 👇
Watch via the link below 👇
The NHS is built on a simple and powerful principle: healthcare should be free at the point of use. But that principle has often had to be fought for.
Our latest blog series explores a unique collection of protest posters from the East London Health Project: https://bit.ly/4bnMj9h
Our latest blog series explores a unique collection of protest posters from the East London Health Project: https://bit.ly/4bnMj9h
January 9, 2026 at 12:35 PM
The NHS is built on a simple and powerful principle: healthcare should be free at the point of use. But that principle has often had to be fought for.
Our latest blog series explores a unique collection of protest posters from the East London Health Project: https://bit.ly/4bnMj9h
Our latest blog series explores a unique collection of protest posters from the East London Health Project: https://bit.ly/4bnMj9h
That's a wrap on 2025!
Thank you to everyone that's visited this year. Have a watch of our highlights reel celebrating standout moments from across the Science Museum Group these past 12 months.
See you in 2026! 🎆
Book your free visit now: https://bit.ly/491c7qw
Thank you to everyone that's visited this year. Have a watch of our highlights reel celebrating standout moments from across the Science Museum Group these past 12 months.
See you in 2026! 🎆
Book your free visit now: https://bit.ly/491c7qw
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
That's a wrap on 2025!
Thank you to everyone that's visited this year. Have a watch of our highlights reel celebrating standout moments from across the Science Museum Group these past 12 months.
See you in 2026! 🎆
Book your free visit now: https://bit.ly/491c7qw
Thank you to everyone that's visited this year. Have a watch of our highlights reel celebrating standout moments from across the Science Museum Group these past 12 months.
See you in 2026! 🎆
Book your free visit now: https://bit.ly/491c7qw
We're delighted that Jo Quinton-Tulloch, Director of @mediamuseum.bsky.social, has been awarded an OBE for services to the arts in the New Year Honours list, and our Trustee, @metoffice.gov.uk Chief Scientist Stephen Belcher, has been appointed a CBE for services to climate science. Congrats both!
December 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We're delighted that Jo Quinton-Tulloch, Director of @mediamuseum.bsky.social, has been awarded an OBE for services to the arts in the New Year Honours list, and our Trustee, @metoffice.gov.uk Chief Scientist Stephen Belcher, has been appointed a CBE for services to climate science. Congrats both!
🎄Merry Christmas from all of us at the Science Museum! 🎄
The museum will be closed today and tomorrow and open again from Saturday 27 December.
The museum will be closed today and tomorrow and open again from Saturday 27 December.
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎄Merry Christmas from all of us at the Science Museum! 🎄
The museum will be closed today and tomorrow and open again from Saturday 27 December.
The museum will be closed today and tomorrow and open again from Saturday 27 December.
Still looking for Christmas gifts?
Our digital gift vouchers are the perfect last-minute Christmas presents for your loved ones and can be sent straight to their inbox.
Grab your gifts now: https://bit.ly/48Xnrm1
Our digital gift vouchers are the perfect last-minute Christmas presents for your loved ones and can be sent straight to their inbox.
Grab your gifts now: https://bit.ly/48Xnrm1
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Still looking for Christmas gifts?
Our digital gift vouchers are the perfect last-minute Christmas presents for your loved ones and can be sent straight to their inbox.
Grab your gifts now: https://bit.ly/48Xnrm1
Our digital gift vouchers are the perfect last-minute Christmas presents for your loved ones and can be sent straight to their inbox.
Grab your gifts now: https://bit.ly/48Xnrm1
Out-of-this-world activities await you this winter including designing your own space shape monster, free engaging talks about our solar system and spectacular demonstrations at The Space Show.
Join us as we celebrate all things space: https://bit.ly/3YBG3TP
Join us as we celebrate all things space: https://bit.ly/3YBG3TP
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Out-of-this-world activities await you this winter including designing your own space shape monster, free engaging talks about our solar system and spectacular demonstrations at The Space Show.
Join us as we celebrate all things space: https://bit.ly/3YBG3TP
Join us as we celebrate all things space: https://bit.ly/3YBG3TP
How do you launch a rocket?
Join our Deputy Keeper of Technologies and Engineering on this adventure through the fascinating history of the UK’s space programme and watch the full video to see him reveal how a rocket is launched.
Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/3L6ZYaa
Join our Deputy Keeper of Technologies and Engineering on this adventure through the fascinating history of the UK’s space programme and watch the full video to see him reveal how a rocket is launched.
Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/3L6ZYaa
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How do you launch a rocket?
Join our Deputy Keeper of Technologies and Engineering on this adventure through the fascinating history of the UK’s space programme and watch the full video to see him reveal how a rocket is launched.
Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/3L6ZYaa
Join our Deputy Keeper of Technologies and Engineering on this adventure through the fascinating history of the UK’s space programme and watch the full video to see him reveal how a rocket is launched.
Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/3L6ZYaa