Think like a scientist in Wonderlab, our newest and most interactive gallery exploring light and sound through mind-bending exhibits and spectacular live shows.

See real science in action with this live dissection exploring how the eye works.

Get hands-on and make your very own Operation Ouch! game to take home!

Early Birds is our special early-morning event for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition, anxiety disorder, or Special Educational Need.

It’s British Science Week, and we’re celebrating with a fun-packed, thought-provoking day of activities, talks and demos for all the family.

Take a peek behind the scenes with a guided tour of our collection, and discover the secrets of animation.

Colourful illustrations capture volunteers’ inspiring stories of their routes to careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).

Explore our collection and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the treasures which aren’t on permanent display.

Our festival of surprising science in the city, packed with free family fun, brilliant events and special guests.

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.

Grab a booth and discover the best, rarest and most extraordinary films and TV programmes from the BFI National Archive. More than 2,500 titles are available to view—all for free.

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.

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.