From the importance of green urban spaces for our wellbeing to evocative depictions of industrialisation, this trail invites you to discover new ways to explore the art of science and nature.
250 years ago today (28 November) meteorologist Luke Howard was born, to mark the occasion we’re looking back at Howard’s pioneering role in climate studies.
An encounter with a mosquito opened a whole universe for 2021 Clarke Award winner Laura Jean McKay.
At the next Science Museum Lates, visitors will learn about the Dreamachine. Roger Highfield, Science Director, discusses this cerebral adventure with neuroscientist and bestselling author Anil Seth.
Chloë Abley describes the launch of the Science Museum’s latest exhibition, Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom.
To mark the opening of Amazônia, Science Director Roger Highfield talks to Prof Tim Lenton about why the fate of the Amazon rainforest is a global concern as it approaches a climate tipping point.
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is crucial to the Earth’s climate and biodiversity, but this unique ecosystem faces increasing threats. Our latest exhibition Amazônia, presented by photographer Sebastião Salgado, winner of the 2021 Praemium Imperiale award, uncovers the Amazon at this vital moment.
A hand-painted silk fragment from The Courtauld’s collection is now on display in the museum. It is the third and final object from The Courtauld to be displayed in the museum as part of the McQueens Illuminating Object series. Sophie-Nicole Dodds explains more in this blog post.
Curators Katy Barrett and Sarah Bond explore the connections between Jenny Holzer’s For Science and Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries for which it was commissioned.
Curator Dr. Katy Barrett reflects on the vibrant work of British artist Chila Burman, whose art has given light in a time of darkness and highlights the importance of Indian traditions within British identity.
Today we installed a sculpture called Habitation in the museum. Jack Monaghan explains more in this blog post.
Explore our relationship with the telephone through new artworks inspired by our collection and created during lockdown.