Science Museum Blog

Roger Highfield, Science Director, reports on the latest milestone in what is billed as the most complicated neuroscience experiment ever.

Follow this space trail and go on a journey of exploration and discovery around the Science Museum.

With the clocks due to change, we asked our photography team to share how they photographed the stunning timepieces in The Clockmakers’ Museum at the Science Museum. Lead photographer Isidora Bojovic Bell shares how the team documented the oldest clock and watch collection in the world.

Explore some fascinating objects and stories in our galleries in this trail inspired by our exhibition ‘Versailles: Science and Splendour’  

To celebrate our Versailles exhibition, Science Director Roger Highfield discusses the reevaluation of Émilie Du Châtelet’s crucial contribution to modern science.

To mark World Cancer Day, Keeper of Medicine Katie Dabin caught up with artist Katharine Dowson whose sculptural artwork Silent Stories, that shines a light on the lives of people impacted by cancer, is now on display in Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries.

Roger Highfield, Science Director, gazes into his crystal ball to glimpse the experiments, projects and innovations that will make headlines in the coming year.

To celebrate the winter season, we’ve chosen the top ten cold worlds from gaming history. Brrrr! 

Curator Richard Dunn takes a closer look at a sea clock on display in Versailles: Science and Splendour, and explores French contributions to the development and use of a game-changing navigational innovation.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first intra-ocular surgery, Curator Selina Hurley takes a look at the history of the medical procedure and its pioneering inventor Harold Ridley.

Only four weeks to go until Christmas! If you’re looking for inspiration, our online shop is packed full of stellar gifts for everyone.

The Human Cell Atlas will revolutionise medicine, reports Science Director, Roger Highfield.