As we celebrate 50 years of partnership between the Science Museum and Wellcome, Keeper of Medicine Katie Dabin explores the fascinating medicine collection we care for.
35 years after his debut, Sonic the Hedgehog remains one of the most famous video games characters ever created. First released by Sega on 23 June 1991 for the Sega Mega Drive, Sonic quickly became one of gaming’s most iconic mascots. Since then, Sonic has appeared in over 100 video games, not to mention comic books, TV series, and blockbuster films. But how much do you know about the blue blur’s origins? To celebrate the anniversary of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game, we’ve rounded up five surprising facts about Sonic’s creation, design and early history that even some long-time fans might not […]
To celebrate Jewish Culture Month (16 May to 16 June), follow this self-led trail around the Science Museum and discover how people from diverse Jewish backgrounds have pioneered amazing new ideas and innovations that have transformed how we experience health and medicine today – and have saved many lives.
Follow this under 7s trail and go on a journey of exploration and discovery around the Science Museum.
Millions have watched in awe as NASA’s Artemis II mission flew four astronauts around the Moon, further than humans have ever gone before, and returned them safely to the Earth.
A London university team has shown that quantum computers can make AI smarter -and help design better drugs. That is exactly the kind of work Britain’s new £2bn bet on quantum technology aims to boost, reports Science Director Roger Highfield.
The opening of Water Pantanal Fire marked a decade of collaboration with Museu do Amanhã – the Museum of Tomorrow in Brazil. Helen Jones explores our ongoing work with Brazil and its people.
With NASA’s Artemis II mission on its way to the Moon, Doug Millard reflects on humanity returning to our nearest neighbour for the first time in over 50 years.
A speck of asteroid dust, a prize-winning scientist, and new space missions will provide profound new insights into the search for life in the universe. Roger Highfield, Science Director, reports on a new display in the museum.
Eggsplore the Science Museum in London this Easter and spot the rabbit, eggs and chocolate from our collection hiding in our free galleries with this family trail.
From Penicillium mould to a Victorian toilet: Welcome to the Science Museum’s ‘Adopt an Object’ trail
What do an 1870s toilet, an 1885 bicycle, and some mould from 1935 have in common? They are all on display at the Science Museum and available for adoption. This self-guided tour invites you to discover more about these intriguing items.
To celebrate the most romantic day of the year, we look at six of the most iconic couples from the world of video games.