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We’re delighted to announce the winner of our Exploring Space trail competition in collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film #Elio, in cinemas now. Congratulations to @mrandmrsmidgley and Adeline Midgley who win a glamping adventure under the stars! Thank you…
British weather blues this weekend? ☁️ Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! From our out-of-this world free galleries, to exploring new worlds in one of our stunning 3D IMAX films, there’s something for everyone 🪐 Don’t miss out - Book your tickets now: bit.ly/4nXbsf4
Massive congratulations to Troy Elsworth, the winner of our national competition to design the patch for UK-based space company Magdrive’s recent mission! The winning patch was revealed at the UK Space Conference yesterday, and you can see Troy’s design when it's displayed in…
Today it was announced that eight healthy ‘three-parent babies’ have been born in the UK. Our Who Am I? gallery features equipment used in this groundbreaking technique, where DNA of three people is combined to prevent incurable conditions. Visit to discover more about this…
Are you ready to find out what the Future of Food holds? 🍔 Opening only a week from now, our new free interactive exhibition features objects that explore the innovative possibilities in future food production, from an ancient 1500 BCE loaf of bread to a chicken genetically…
Wonderful to see the news of the birth of these eight ‘three parent’ babies is out at long last…been writing about this for decades and the @sciencemuseum has celebrated this remarkable work by a team from Newcastle in our Who Am I? gallery…. 🧵bbc.com/news/articles/…
Tickets on sale for the first IMAX 70mm screenings of #TheOdysseyMovie. One year from now. bit.ly/3Iviw2e
Don't miss out on our spectacular summer space trail in collaboration with Disney and Pixar's brand-new movie #Elio, in cinemas now. Check out this special message from one of the film’s voice cast, the brilliant Aston Merrygold, with all the info! Find out more:…
📱 18 years ago today, Apple’s first ever iPhone went on sale, changing the landscape of mobile phones forever To chart the evolution of this marvel of the modern age and discover how came to live in an increasingly connect world visit our Information Age gallery and explore…
Three kids discovering one of the largest complete T-Rex fossils in North America? It’s more likely than you think… ⛏️ Find out more in our latest roar-some IMAX documentary T-Rex 3D, an epic big-screen adventure delving into the world of history’s most famous dinosaur 🦖 🎟️…
Did you catch us on BBC Breakfast this morning? The BBC and Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking's daughter, discussed the launch of a new Longitude prize in our Medicine galleries, where the latest winner of the Longitude Prize on antimicrobial resistance is also on display 👾 🕰 To…
Announced today, the new Longitude Prize on ALS aims to do what medicine has long struggled with: harness AI and global collaboration to unlock life-saving treatments for one of the most devastating diseases. Discover how this £7.5 million challenge could crack motor neurone…
What does the future of food look like? How does food go from field to plate? And how must food change to protect the planet? Our new free exhibition exploring these vital questions and more opens 1 month today! Check out our new trailer for a taste (pun intended) of what to…
What is it like to be an engineer? To celebrate Women in Engineering Day, we take a closer look at some female engineers featured in our Engineers gallery, who dedicate their lives to making impactful changes in the world of engineering: 👩💻 ‘I want to work on innovations that…
Looking to beat the heat? We’ve got you covered 🌞 🍦 Grab delicious freshly made milkshakes and ice cream tubs from our much-loved Shake Bar on level 3 🆒 IMAX: The Ronson Theatre is fully air-conditioned, so you can cool off while you enjoy a spectacular 3D documentary 🩺…
👾 Brand-new games have just landed in Power Up! The latest addition to our hands-on gaming experience are the winning games from the @Baftagames Young Game Designers, announced last night. The games, designed by 12 to 18 years old, are now all available to play alongside icons…
Got any plans for June? Without the hustle and bustle of half-term, enjoy a quieter day out with one of our out-of-this-world experiences 🍿 Unforgettable 3D documentaries in IMAX: The Ronson Theatre 🕹️ Play over 150 different consoles in our hands-on gaming experience Power Up…
This weekend it's @ExRdFestival. Join us for free science activities exploring food and more bit.ly/42f8z07
