Learning

From KS1 to KS5 and beyond, the National Science and Media Museum provides stunning opportunities to learn about the principles of light and sound, climate change, the science of space and more.

Inspire your class with an exciting interactive learning package, experience a 3D documentary in our spectacular IMAX cinema—the biggest screen in the region—or explore our learning resources.

AVAILABILITY: General visits and learning packages are available from April 2022.

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IMAX 3D: A Beautiful Planet—for schools

Educational IMAX film

Every Wednesday during term time

Explore the impact of humanity on planet Earth with stunning footage captured from space.

Games Lounge

Permanent gallery

10.00–17.00, Wednesday to Sunday and every day during school holidays

Enjoy technology in action in our brilliantly retro Games Lounge. Play your way through gaming history with classic games, from Pac-Man to Super Mario Kart.

Kodak Gallery

Permanent gallery

10.00–17.00, Wednesday to Sunday and every day during school holidays

Take a journey through the history of photography. Step into a 19th century portrait studio, see hundreds of incredible objects from our collection, and watch the world’s first moving colour film.

Life Online

Permanent gallery

10.00–17.00, Wednesday to Sunday and every day during school holidays

How did our lives change when the internet was born? Find out in the world’s first gallery dedicated to the social, technological and cultural impact of the web.

TV gallery at the National Science and Media Museum

Experience TV

Permanent gallery

10.00–17.00, Wednesday to Sunday and every day during school holidays

Explore the development, significance and cultural impact of TV—one of the most influential inventions of the last century.

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IMAX 3D: A Beautiful Planet—for schools

Games Lounge

Kodak Gallery

Life Online

Experience TV

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