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📆 Make your Bank holiday weekend one to remember

⚡ Explore everything from electricity to space and forces in Wonderlab and learn the science behind everyday life with explosive live shows
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🌕 Still over the moon after the eclipse?

Keep exploring space at the Science Museum this summer.

See a real piece of the Moon, join our free daily Space on a Sphere shows, enjoy a family Space Show or follow our free space lovers' trail: https://bit.ly/4hxwksu
August 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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🎬 The adventure isn't over yet…

New screenings of The Odyssey in magnificent IMAX 70mm are now on sale.

Experience it on the big screen - book your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4w4CZhf

#TheOdyssey #IMAX70mm #ScienceMuseum

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July 31, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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🎉Happy International Day of Friendship!

Round up your favourite people and take on the world of gaming at Power Up. From Pac-Man to Mario, there's something for every player.

Book your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4yPFk2c

#ScienceMuseum #GamingExperience #FunDayOut
July 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Immerse yourself in the world of bubbles with Bubble Explorers family show at the Science Museum – exciting experiments, moments of wow and a chance to practice your scientific exploration skills. 🫧

Don't miss it – book now: https://bit.ly/3TrVU8i

#ScienceMuseum #ThingsToDoInLondon #FamilyDayOut
July 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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🚨 We've got great news...

New additional screenings to watch and experience The Odyssey in glorious IMAX 70 mm are now on sale.

Don't miss it – book now: https://bit.ly/4pDvyME

#TheOdyssey #IMAX70mm #ScienceMuseum
July 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Today, it’s Ice Cream Day. Celebrate the sweetest day of the year with a trip to Wonderlab for hands-on, mind-blowing family fun, then top it off with a scoop of your favourite ice cream or shake at the Shake Bar.

Book now: https://bit.ly/4eXdeuc
Children are standing in front of a circular mirror display, each holding up ice cream cones or popsicles. The reflections create a spiral pattern of repeating images. A group of people looking surprised and excited as someone holds a small flame during a science demonstration at the Science Museum. A small group of people gather around a light table, focused on colorful translucent blocks. A person wearing glasses is holding a cluster of blocks, with others observing and smiling.
July 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Tonight, England face Argentina in a massive World Cup semi-final. But the tournament would look very different without the science behind its kits, ball and trophy.

Explore the chemical history of three crucial ‘elements’ of the World Cup in this blog from our archives: https://bit.ly/4ykDNkr
July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Calling all teachers ⚗️🧮

Join our fully funded CPD courses next term at the Science Museum.

From exploring science through play to setting up your own STEM skills club, our courses are specially designed for educators by the Science Museum Group Academy.

Book here: https://bit.ly/4f2UR5X
July 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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As seen on Bargain Hunt today: step inside the Science and Innovation Park and discover what happens behind the scenes at the Hawking Building, where over 300,000 objects from the UK's national science collection are cared for.

Watch the 5-minute film: https://bbc.in/4gXFLB9
A vintage vehicle with a "BBC" sign displayed prominently on its upper front. The vehicle is situated in an indoor setting, surrounded by other classic vehicles. The interior and ceiling structure of the building are visible, featuring lights and metal beams.
July 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Ahead of our upcoming exhibition Becoming America: how science shaped a nation, supported by Griffin Catalyst, our latest blog post explores the scientific thinking that underpinned the Declaration of Independence: https://bit.ly/4eKhgGk
US Declaration of Independence, 1776. Credit The National Archives
July 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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As we celebrate 50 years of partnership between the Science Museum and @wellcometrust.bsky.social this month, Keeper of Medicine Katie Dabin explores the fascinating medicine collection we care for – plus some of our curators’ favourite objects – in a new blog: https://bit.ly/4oTTk6N
Five individuals stand in front of a large museum exhibit titled "Exploring Medicine." The exhibit showcases various historical medical instruments, artifacts, and models displayed in a grid-like arrangement on a wall. The floor is wooden, and the room is well-lit.
June 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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We are thrilled that His Majesty The King received a Fellowship of the Science Museum Group yesterday at Buckingham Palace, presented by our Chair of Trustees Sir Tim Laurence and Director Sir Ian Blatchford.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4oV1FHd
A formal gathering in an ornate room with three individuals. The central figure, in a pinstripe suit, is engaged in conversation with another person on the left in a dark suit, and another on the right, who is holding a framed certificate.
June 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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In our latest #ObjectSpotlight video, Curator Stewart Emmens reveals the hidden details of an eye-catching miniature hospital — one which had royal support and an important social role in the days before the NHS.

Visit Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries: https://bit.ly/4eh93ZY
June 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Tickets for The Odyssey are finally on sale!

This summer's most anticipated epic is finally here – in a world-first feature shot entirely with IMAX cameras, watch The Odyssey the way Christoper Nolan intended in our breathtaking IMAX 70mm cinema at the Science Museum.

Book now: bit.ly/4uv7MTK
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June 15, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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We're happy to announce that the Science Museum has been shortlisted in the Best Venue for STEM Learning category at this year’s School Travel Awards!

If you've joined us on a school visit to the museum recently, we would be grateful if you could support us via this link: https://bit.ly/4vMwujN
A group of young students in school uniforms observe a science experiment involving a large, colorful soap bubble. A Science Museum Explainer is demonstrating the experiment.
June 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Today may be #WorldDraculaDay, but don't worry, our galleries, including Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries, where you can explore microscopic slides from blood cells and learn about the quest to better understand the human body, are open daily, 10.00–18.00.
May 26, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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🚨 It’s your last chance to see Water Pantanal Fire — our thought-provoking photography exhibition closes on Sunday 31 May.

Don’t miss this ‘breathtaking, sobering exhibition’ (Secret London), full of striking images from the Pantanal wetland.

Book free tickets: https://bit.ly/498VxVd
A person observes colorful photographs displayed in an exhibition. The walls feature various landscape images, including wildlife and wildfires.
May 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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This International Museum Day, we’re celebrating the people who make it all possible, working before the doors open at the Science Museum.

From cleaners and conservators to technicians, front-of-house staff, and security, mornings at the museum are a team effort.

We’re ready https://bit.ly/3IfVqd7
May 18, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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To celebrate #JewishCultureMonth, you can follow this self-led trail which explores how people from diverse Jewish backgrounds have pioneered medical innovations that transformed health and medicine today: https://bit.ly/492BXda

📷 Pohl Omniskop X-ray apparatus, c.1925-1935 with control panel unit
Pohl Omniskop X-ray apparatus, c.1925-1935 with control panel unit
May 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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On this day in 1796, Edward Jenner carried out the world’s first vaccination – injecting a boy with cowpox to protect him from the deadly smallpox.

Even the word “vaccine” comes from the Latin word for cow: vacca. 🐄

Discover more about Jenner here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Bupei3
A detailed black and white portrait of Edward Jenner in formal 18th-century attire, seated and facing forward.
May 14, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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🚨New exhibition: Becoming America: How Science Shaped a Nation, supported by Griffin Catalyst, will reveal the scientific undercurrents that shaped the emergence of the USA 250 years ago.

Opening 23 October - book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/42Vf5IW
1. The Bald Eagle, Mark Catesby, 1722-26 © Royal Collection Trust 2. Model of a birch bark canoe from North America, unsigned, 1926-1936 © Science Museum Group 3. George III painting, Alan Ramsay, about 1761-2 © Royal Collection Trust 4. Close up of the Gulf Stream map, Benjamin Franklin and Timothy Folger, about 1768 © Library of Congress
May 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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We are delighted to be part of @skenculturequarter.bsky.social
A collective of world leading museums, galleries, parks, cultural and educational institutions working together to spark wonder, inspire discovery and welcome visitors from around the world https://bit.ly/4eA5Cy3
May 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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It’s #NationalSleepoverDay.

Celebrate with one of our out-of-this-world, space-themed Astronights

Wander through the museum after dark and fill your evening with hands-on experiments and workshops

⭐️Friday 19 June
⭐️Friday 10 July

Book now: https://bit.ly/4wdMa0p
May 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough 🎉

Long before he became a broadcaster, Sir David was a child visiting the Science Museum. He was one of the first visitors to the Children’s Gallery, which opened back in 1931.

Now, Sir David continues to inspire generations to learn about the world.
May 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Group bookings are now open until 25 March 2027! 🚀

There's so much for school groups and home educators to discover at the museum this academic year.

Book your visit through our group bookings portal via this link https://bit.ly/3QP6ipq
May 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM