What’s on

We can’t wait to welcome you back. You’ll need a free ticket to visit the museum—book yours now.

Think like a scientist in Wonderlab, our spectacular interactive gallery. Explore light and sound through mind-bending exhibits.

Join us at the museum and online for a discussion of the latest ideas in science and technology—everyone’s welcome!

Uncover the fascinating world of codebreaking, ciphers and secret communications, from the trenches of the First World War to the latest in cyber security.

A festival celebrating videogames, with special guests, workshops and fun-packed activities for gamers of all ages. Full programme details and Game Talks passes now available!

Yorkshire Games Festival takes over the museum for a weekend of gameplay, free activities and live shows for all the family to enjoy together.

An exciting chance to test out a variety of games—all created by local developers—before they’re released to the public.

Alex and Jon from the popular YouTube channel bring you an evening of all things Nintendo!

Celebrating the last century of TV, radio and streaming, Broadcast 100 is a bumper year of exhibitions and events across the Science Museum Group.

Watch the films created as part of this project by artists Geoff Brokate and Kaye Martindale, exploring how Covid-19 lockdowns have impacted human relationships around the world.

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.

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.

Discover original models and artwork from over 100 animations, meet your favourite characters and see science in action!

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

Throughout 2021 we hosted Climate Talks, a series of panel discussions, Q&As and events exploring the problems caused by climate change.

Discover a programme of online events, live talks and more as part of The Media of Mediumship, a project exploring the relationship between science, technology and occultism in modern Britain.