The authors of three critically-acclaimed books met in public for the first time last night to discuss the rise of the ‘post-truth era’ and what it means for science.
Science Museum Director of External Affairs Roger Highfield explores tonight’s Space themed Science Museum Lates, where the BBC will be launching a new live interactive show.
25 August 2017 marked the unveiling of two remarkable clocks from the Science Museum Group Collection, the Wells Cathedral clock mechanism and the barograph clock by Alexander Cumming.
On the anniversary of scientist Michael Faraday’s birth, our Curator of Contemporary Science Sophie Waring looks at objects in the collection that explore his work and the lasting impact he had on modern science.
Exploring the possibilities of what can happen when nature and robotics combine
An ingenious, robotic, way of monitoring water health without distressing the fish.
On Monday 21 August 2017, a solar eclipse was visible across most of the United States for the first time in a century. To celebrate, curator Ali Boyle shared a short history of eclipses and a few favourite objects from our collection.
Exploring the stories behind our objects
The bravery of stretcher bearers at Passchendaele
Discover more about our partnership with The Museum of Tomorrow, Rio de Janeiro
The Science Museum will be hosting a special event that will explore a future where scientists can create digital doppelgängers.
Discover the story behind the famous painkiller, aspirin.