Curator Ben Russell reveals the remarkable story of Eric, the UK’s first robot
From iconic galleries like Exploring Space to award-winning newer additions to the museum like Mathematics: The Winton Gallery our galleries make the museum an inspiring place to explore. We also open temporary exhibitions throughout the year covering a range of topics from science and technology to history and photography.
Curator Stewart Emmens reveals some of the stories from our Wounded exhibition.
Emilie Brotherhood reports on the latest in our series of Live Science research residencies. Look at this picture – how old are the people sitting at the table? Did you look at the children’s faces? You might have noticed the girl’s boots raised off the floor. The faces and the boots are the biggest clues to the children’s age. From these clues, you would see that they are young. On the other hand, if we asked you to tell us […]
Science Museum Group Director Ian Blatchford spoke of his sadness following the news that Architect Dame Zaha Hadid has died aged 65
Many of the everyday items we use all the time can now contain nanoparticles. So what are they doing in our sunscreen, clothes or food packaging?
We are building a better museum. Bradford is one of the most remarkable cities in Britain and the National Media Museum is an important part of its bright future.
Astronauts can grow up to 7cm as their spines lengthen in the weightlessness of space. The SkinSuit aims to counteract this by squeezing the body from the shoulders to the feet.
Dr Buzz Aldrin discussed Apollo, ‘space selfies’ and how to colonise Mars in a recent Science Museum event.
Clockmaker Anna-Rose Kirk reflects on designing The Horizon Clock, a contemporary clock which references time’s relationship with nature.
Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón discussed his space thriller Gravity in a recent event at the Museum.
A new display, How to mend a broken heart, explores how 3D printing can help heart surgery. Heart surgeon David Anderson explains more.
Roger Highfield reflects on the opening of a new exhibition