As part of our Summer of Space, Roger Highfield, Science Director, talks to Buzz Aldrin about the tense moments before the first lunar landing on July 20, 1969.
What if the Soviet hammer and sickle had been the first flag on the Moon, rather than the Stars and Stripes? As the Science Museum celebrates the Apollo 11 landing in its Summer of Space, Roger Highfield, Science Director, talks to cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, who trained to be the first to walk on the Moon.
As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission draws nearer, Science Museum curator John Liffen reminisces about watching the launch from the museum.
Exhibition Content Developer Khalil Thirlaway takes a look at some of the most influential characters in gaming’s long history.
Can you help us identify some of the objects in our chemistry collection?
Inspired by the growing number of female gamers attending Power UP this year, we take a look at the rise in female developers.
Exploring the stories behind our objects
The bravery of stretcher bearers at Passchendaele
On this Day in 1909 the Science Museum officially came into being. In celebration of our birthday we’ve asked staff to share their favourite objects from across the museum
Sophie Waring looks at how the Festival of Britain brought science and art together
Dr Jennifer Rich explores the history of the humble audio guide at the Science Museum.
Dr. Tim Boon, Head of Research & Public History at the Science Museum reflects on a series of upcoming public events exploring science, technology and music.