Trace the remarkable story of steam and how it shaped the world we live in today. Steam has been the driving force behind British industry for 300 years. Without it, the Industrial Revolution could ...

Join us for a night of spooky science at a very special Lates. Watch the galleries come alive after hours at our annual Halloween party that you’d be a ghoul to miss. Not only will you get a chance to ...

Step into an interactive world of careers and take a peek behind the scenes in our brand new gallery. Try hands on exhibits that bring to life a wide variety of workplaces, from a blockbuster film set ...

From some of the earliest cities to interplanetary exploration, Indian innovation in science, technology and mathematics has dramatically shaped the world we live in today. This exhibition brought to ...

Immerse yourself in our hands-on gaming experience, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years. From Pong to Pacman and Minecraft to Mario, there’s something for everyone, ...

Discover how the world can generate and use energy more sustainably to limit climate change in our new, free gallery. Looking at the past, present and future of energy systems, Energy Revolution: The ...

Corporate volunteering Showcasing the incredible careers of technical professionals, our Careers Live programme works with a variety of organisations to co-create activities and workshops for schools ...

An exciting interactive space where children, parents and carers can discover science through play. Designed for 3–6 year olds but we welcome children of any age under this. Inquisitive children can ...

A beautiful exhibition of mechanical marvels. In the 1700s, China’s emperors collected ornate clockwork automata known as zimingzhong and cherished them for their intricate design and technical ...

From the first crackly telephone call to the ‘smart’ devices so many of us carry everywhere, one-to-one voice communication fundamentally changed the way we interact.

Our bold and thought-provoking gallery, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, examines the fundamental role mathematicians, their tools and ideas have played in building the world we live in. From war ...

Narrated by Jennifer Lawrence, A Beautiful Planet 3D provides a unique vantage point to witness humanity’s impact on the world. Meet the crew on board the International Space Station as they capture ...