Roger Highfield reflects on the opening of a new exhibition
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.
Jim Bennett uncovers the story of three mechanical models based on Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings.
Vantablack, the world’s blackest material, is on display at the Science Museum.
Dr Jennifer Rich explores the history of the humble audio guide at the Science Museum.
As Call the Midwife examines the issue of thalidomide, curator Selina Hurley explores its history.
Curator Doug Millard explores the unknown story of the father of the space age, Sergei Korolev.
We asked six of our enthusiastic Cosmonauts exhibition volunteers to share their experiences so far.
To celebrate a century of Einstein’s famous theory, we explore the past, present and future of general relativity.
Bees support plant life, dance to communicate, and are incredibly organised workers. They also have fascinating genes. Laura De Palma explains more.
Today’s engineers will need lateral thinking of the kind used by the great wartime inventor Sir Barnes Wallis if they are to respond effectively to challenges such as climate change, according to a Cambridge lecturer.
As the Science Museum prepares to begin building an ambitious new Interactive gallery, we wave a fond farewell to Launchpad. Simon, an Explainer at the Museum, reflects on working in previous incarnations of the gallery.
Keeper David Rooney shares the story of Ruth Belville, the ‘Greenwich Time Lady’.