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.

Discover the world of sound with exciting new installations and interactive sound works from scientists, artists and engineers.

Experience the sensation of sound and learn how it shapes our everyday lives. Stop, listen, experiment and play as you follow the journey of a soundwave.

A series of exhibitions and events exploring how sound fills our world, how it’s created, and how we can experiment and play with it.

Join us throughout 2021 for Climate Talks, a series of panel discussions, Q&As and events exploring the problems caused by climate change.

Join us on Zoom for an online presentation about the science of light, based on a projector from our collection.

Explore issues around diversity and inclusion in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) in Open Talk, a new series of online talks sharing the untold stories of science.

Join a panel of experts to discuss what a more inclusive approach to human spaceflight looks like.

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

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.

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

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