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Voyage through the universe on our new free Star Trek Trail and discover iconic objects from the franchise between 26 March and 8 September.
Find out more: bit.ly/4rYJQIa
Pose for a photo in a 360 Enterprise Bridge experience at our free Star Trek Lates on Thursday 26 March as we kick off the season with an evening of Star-Trek themed activities: bit.ly/4bpfjNz
Book a screening from the entire franchise at our IMAX: The Ronson Theatre and relive the experience on one of the biggest screens in the UK, running from 26 March to 18 June: bit.ly/4raVxtK
Are you a Star Trek fan? 🖖
Join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the cinematic legacy with an unrivalled programme of events and activities at the Science Museum:
Voyage through the universe on our new free Star Trek trail and discover iconic objects from the franchise.
Find out more: bit.ly/40GxJDm
Pose for a photo in a 360 Enterprise Bridge experience at our free Star Trek Lates event on Thursday 26 March as we kick off the season with an evening of Star-Trek themed activities: bit.ly/3Nftxr9
Book a screening from the entire franchise at our IMAX: The Ronson Theatre and relive the experience on one of the biggest screens in the UK, running from 26 March to 18 June: bit.ly/4cYc6pq
Today we’re celebrating #NationalRetroDay! 🎮
Discover a world of old-generation consoles and relive the history of gaming.
Old-school games for new memories – book your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3OywLXa
Keen to know more about our new photography exhibition Water Pantanal Fire? Read our introductory blog, which also features insights from Luciano Candisani and Lalo de Almeida, the exhibition’s two photographers, on the stories behind their breathtaking imagery.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rqOxKd
After a sold-out screening in February, we’re thrilled to announce an additional screening of Hunger Games: Catching Fire on 7 March 2026.🔥
Grab the opportunity to relive the unforgettable sequel to The Hunger Games in stunning IMAX 70mm – book now: https://bit.ly/4tFEBhL
Image credit: © Lionsgate
Did you know Pac-Man was designed for women?
In the 1980s, during the golden age of male-dominated arcade games, game designer Toru Iwatani created one the most iconic video games for women.
Play the classic game in our Power Up gaming gallery: https://bit.ly/4aCNO1D
A new design has touched down in our shop! 🚀
Show your support for space in the UK with this exclusive @ukspaceagency.bsky.social T-shirt from the Science Museum, now available in our museum shop and online.
Get yours here: https://bit.ly/46SNnPq
✨New dates up to December 2026 have been added to our Astronights season of sleepovers for children. With an array of exciting space-themed activities, there’s so much to get involved with.
Book now for these out-of-this-world experiences and make your spring memorable: bit.ly/4cw4J8q
🧪Tickets for museum entry and our much-loved experiences – from Wonderlab to Power Up and Space Show - are now on sale until 16 July 2026.
❄️Two new stunning 3D documentaries have been added to our schedule. From embarking on an epic journey across the wild lands of Asia in Wild Asia: Life at Extremes to explore the magical realm of snow and ice in Arctic: Our Frozen Planet, watch them on the big screen from 28 March.
🎬From an exclusive Star Trek trail showcasing incredible objects from the archives to the world first screening of the entire Star Trek cinematic legacy on one of the biggest screens in the UK, join us this spring to celebrate 60 years of the iconic science fiction franchise.
Our spring season of programming is now on sale including special events celebrating the 60th anniversary of #StarTrek!
Researchers have discovered a little RNA molecule - small enough to potentially form spontaneously, yet sophisticated enough to begin to copy itself - that could explain how life on Earth began over four billion years ago, Science Director @rogerhighfield.bsky.social reports: https://bit.ly/3ZvPS6s
Join us today at our Future of Food Lates and treat yourself to tasteful experiences, including a screening of Soylent Green, Silent Disco, special exhibition-themed comedy and sample tastes of futuristic food.
Book your free admission tickets: https://bit.ly/3Zz9F4S
📷 © Daily Herald Archive/Science Museum Group/SSPL
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science 👩🔬
To celebrate, we’re holding additional free Women in Science tours throughout the day, and special spotlight talks on the life and work of Marie Curie in Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4rBbeeo
Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with a visit to Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery ⚙️
🧑🔬KS3 and KS4 students can explore the apprenticeship pathways available to them from in our free gallery through hands on exhibits that simulate real technical careers: https://bit.ly/4a57UCz
Family weekend plans? Sorted with one of our IMAX 3D documentaries 👨👩👧👦
🎬 Sat & Sun - Multiple showtimes from 11:00 to 16:30
🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/3NPZ1UR
#FamilyWeekend #IMAX #ThingsToDo
A person stands in a museum exhibition looking at a large framed photograph depicting several caiman and a landscape with water and trees under a starry night sky. The setting is indoors with gallery lighting.
A visitor to the Water Pantanal Fire exhibition at the Science Museum examines a wall featuring images of wildlife and wildfires in the Pantanal.
Visitors to the Water Pantanal Fire exhibition at the Science Museum examine a range of images featuring jaguars, caimans, wildfires and charred landscapes.
A visitor to the Water Pantanal Fire exhibition at the Science Museum watches a video installation, where a video of a wildfire is juxtaposed with footage of fish swimming through freshwater.
Our free photography exhibition Water Pantanal Fire is now open. Contrasting lush landscapes and teeming wildlife with devastating wildfires, this exhibition reveals the beauty of the Pantanal wetland alongside the ecological crises threatening it.
Be the first to see it: https://bit.ly/46yEtGC
We're seeking four brilliant individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Find out more and apply👇 apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9118
Today is #WorldWetlandsDay 🌎
Our upcoming free exhibition Water Pantanal Fire reveals the beauty of the vast Pantanal wetland, and the ecological crises that threaten these remarkable ecosystems.
Book now: https://bit.ly/4awMduj
📷 © Luciano Candisani
Before calculators, people used bones ☠️ (Okay - not actual bones)
These are Napier’s Bones: wooden calculating rods that made maths faster and easier, invented by John Napier, born on this day in 1550 🎂
See Napier’s Bones in the Mathematics gallery at the Science Museum: https://bit.ly/49QZxKR
It's World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, so join @rogerhighfield.bsky.social as he shares the fascinating story of a remarkable recovery and explores why often-overlooked illnesses demand global attention https://bit.ly/4qPEpdK
Our Science Director Roger Highfield @rogerhighfield.bsky.social reflects on how reimagining public engagement can help to reverse declining public confidence in science: https://bit.ly/4rj4EZQ?
Join us on Wednesday 11 February for an evening of immersive adventure at our free Future of Food Lates and treat yourself to a wide range of tasteful activities, including movie screenings, Silent Disco and sample tastes of futuristic food.
Grab your free tickets: https://bit.ly/4q2qdwI
With AI and modern technology dominating conversations today, our Making the Modern World gallery presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on how far humans have come, displaying some of the most iconic objects that have shaped our society.
Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/4qLQCjQ
