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Moorish idols usually mate for life and fiercely defend their partner. 🐠❤️
Find out this and more in Wild Asia: Life at Extremes 3D in stunning IMAX- book now: https://bit.ly/4codIs9
Happy #WorldArtDay!
Did you know that our collections contain over 15,000 art objects?
Discover some of the highlights, from a hand-embroidered hospital gown to an Antony Gormley sculpture, on your next museum visit with our unexpected art trail: https://bit.ly/4mwHjD3
Two young individuals are enthusiastically playing video games, holding controllers. One appears excited, with a raised arm. The setting is a colorful gaming area with blue and orange lighting.
#AnimalCrossing turns 25 today!
In 1986, a young designer left home to work for Nintendo. His feeling of loneliness sparked an idea: what if a game could help people feel connected?
That idea became Animal Crossing
Best way to celebrate? Visit Power Up – book your tickets: https://bit.ly/3Q6WXZI
This Easter holiday, step into Wonderlab and learn the science behind everyday life with explosive live shows and demonstrations led by our wonderful team of Explainers
Book tickets now and unleash your inner scientist: https://bit.ly/47Qs1mw
Been following the historic Artemis II mission and want to learn more about lunar exploration?
Check out our special Artemis II hub page to see what you can discover at the Science Museum about the past, present and future of moon missions - https://bit.ly/4c0hhV1
Today is #WorldHealthDay, celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals and the planet.
To mark the occasion, explore our archive of fascinating medical stories – from the art of anatomy to the origins of scientific medicine: https://bit.ly/4vkSaE8
A vintage Apple-1 computer setup, featuring a wooden case with a built-in keyboard in the front. On top is an exposed monitor with visible wiring and circuit components.
#OnThisDay 50 years ago, Apple Computer Company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. They launched their first product, the Apple I computer, a few months later.
You can see the Apple I on display in our Making the Modern World gallery: https://bit.ly/4sNNULJ
Thanks to @JAXA's extraordinary Hayabusa2 mission, this week we unveiled a 4.6 billion-year-old asteroid sample in a new display in the Space gallery, sharing new insights into the search for life in the universe with our visitors.
Find out more in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3Nxah8R
Star Trek Lates is underway! 🛸
So far we’ve had a sold-out screening of Star Trek: The Motion Picture and heard from a panel of young ESA trailblazers inspired by Star Trek to explore careers in space exploration 🪐
Book tickets here: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/s...
🖖 Join us this evening as we launch our Star Trek 60th anniversary celebrations with a spectacular programme of activities at our special Star Trek Lates. There’ll be drinks, live comedy and a trail of iconic objects from the TV series and films.
Get your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/3PZNAL4
One week to go until Star Trek Lates!
Join us next Thursday 26 March as we launch our 60th anniversary celebrations of Star Trek with unforgettable activities at our special Star Trek Lates.
Get your free admission tickets: https://bit.ly/4sNlukq
The Great Exhibition Road Festival is returning 6-7 June with free exhibits, hands-on workshops and exciting talks, perfect for all ages. Sign up now to be the first to hear about updates and ticket releases!
www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk
Start your adventure early this Easter 🐣
We're opening at 09.00 from 30 March – 10 April so you have more time to explore free activities — from live science demos and aviation workshops for little ones to our new IMAX documentaries.
Book your free admission ticket: https://bit.ly/4bCHrfj
Welcome to the @Jellycat Space Crew 🪐 From today, meet ten new cosmic characters including Amuseables Planet Mars, Amuseables Space Comet and Amuseables Jellysaucer in our special themed Space shop.
Book a timed entry slot to explore the full range: https://bit.ly/4bjNhmI
A new display in the Clockmakers’ Museum celebrates the outstanding legacy of Charles Frodsham & Co., with highlights including the Diamond Jubilee table clock made for Queen Elizabeth II.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4186JNd
📷 © Charles Frodsham & Co.
Voyage through the universe on our new free Star Trek Trail and discover iconic objects from the franchise between 26 March and 8 September.
Find out more: bit.ly/4rYJQIa
Pose for a photo in a 360 Enterprise Bridge experience at our free Star Trek Lates on Thursday 26 March as we kick off the season with an evening of Star-Trek themed activities: bit.ly/4bpfjNz
Book a screening from the entire franchise at our IMAX: The Ronson Theatre and relive the experience on one of the biggest screens in the UK, running from 26 March to 18 June: bit.ly/4raVxtK
Are you a Star Trek fan? 🖖
Join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the cinematic legacy with an unrivalled programme of events and activities at the Science Museum:
Voyage through the universe on our new free Star Trek trail and discover iconic objects from the franchise.
Find out more: bit.ly/40GxJDm
Pose for a photo in a 360 Enterprise Bridge experience at our free Star Trek Lates event on Thursday 26 March as we kick off the season with an evening of Star-Trek themed activities: bit.ly/3Nftxr9
Book a screening from the entire franchise at our IMAX: The Ronson Theatre and relive the experience on one of the biggest screens in the UK, running from 26 March to 18 June: bit.ly/4cYc6pq
Today we’re celebrating #NationalRetroDay! 🎮
Discover a world of old-generation consoles and relive the history of gaming.
Old-school games for new memories – book your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3OywLXa
Keen to know more about our new photography exhibition Water Pantanal Fire? Read our introductory blog, which also features insights from Luciano Candisani and Lalo de Almeida, the exhibition’s two photographers, on the stories behind their breathtaking imagery.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rqOxKd
After a sold-out screening in February, we’re thrilled to announce an additional screening of Hunger Games: Catching Fire on 7 March 2026.🔥
Grab the opportunity to relive the unforgettable sequel to The Hunger Games in stunning IMAX 70mm – book now: https://bit.ly/4tFEBhL
Image credit: © Lionsgate
Did you know Pac-Man was designed for women?
In the 1980s, during the golden age of male-dominated arcade games, game designer Toru Iwatani created one the most iconic video games for women.
Play the classic game in our Power Up gaming gallery: https://bit.ly/4aCNO1D
A new design has touched down in our shop! 🚀
Show your support for space in the UK with this exclusive @ukspaceagency.bsky.social T-shirt from the Science Museum, now available in our museum shop and online.
Get yours here: https://bit.ly/46SNnPq
✨New dates up to December 2026 have been added to our Astronights season of sleepovers for children. With an array of exciting space-themed activities, there’s so much to get involved with.
Book now for these out-of-this-world experiences and make your spring memorable: bit.ly/4cw4J8q
🧪Tickets for museum entry and our much-loved experiences – from Wonderlab to Power Up and Space Show - are now on sale until 16 July 2026.
❄️Two new stunning 3D documentaries have been added to our schedule. From embarking on an epic journey across the wild lands of Asia in Wild Asia: Life at Extremes to explore the magical realm of snow and ice in Arctic: Our Frozen Planet, watch them on the big screen from 28 March.
