Science Museum
Upcoming events at Science Museum, London.
Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD · Directions ↗ · 18 upcoming
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Star Trek at 60 Film season
Star Trek film season featuring thirteen feature films across three eras screened on one of the UK's biggest cinema screens from March to June 2026.
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Apollo 11: First Steps Edition 70mm IMAX 2D (U)
Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a 48-minute 70mm IMAX film featuring newly discovered NASA footage and audio from the historic Moon landing mission.
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Power Up
Interactive gaming experience featuring 160 consoles and games spanning five decades, from Pac-Man to latest virtual reality releases, designed for ages 5 and above.
FAMILY
Pattern Pod
Multi-sensory interactive area for children under nine where they explore patterns through water ripples, touch screens and robot trails.
SCIENCE
Science City 1550-1800: The Linbury Gallery
London's transformation from 1550 to 1800 through scientific discovery, featuring iconic collections from the Science Museum, King George III, and the Royal Society.
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Science City 1550-1800: The Linbury Gallery Tour
Volunteer-led tour of the Science City gallery exploring scientific innovation in London from 1550-1800, including instruments, the Royal Society and astronomical discoveries.
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Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries
Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries displays over 3,000 medical artefacts spanning 500 years, including Fleming's penicillin mould and the world's first MRI scanner.
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Space gallery tour
Volunteer-led tour of the Space gallery covering landmark moments in space exploration history, technological innovation and astronauts including Helen Sharman and Tim Peake.
FAMILY
The Space Show
Live science show with demonstrations and experiments for ages 5-12, performed Saturdays and Sundays with extra shows during school holidays.
SCIENCE
Space
Space gallery features Apollo 10 and Soyuz spacecraft displayed together, rocket engines, Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 headset, Helen Sharman's spacesuit and moon rocks from Apollo 15.
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Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries Tour
Volunteer-led tour of the Medicine and Bodies Gallery featuring medical history, notable objects and 10-15 minute spotlight talks.
FAMILY
Object handling
Handle objects from Medicine, Space, Information Age, Engineers and Clockmakers' collections with expert volunteers on a drop-in basis.
CINEMA
Star Trek: Insurrection (PG)
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) explores morality and loyalty as Captain Picard defies orders to protect a peaceful alien population from forced relocation.
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Power Up evening session
Adults-only evening gaming sessions featuring 160 consoles, historic gaming artefacts and competitive tournaments across 50 years of gaming history.
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Star Trek (2009) (12A)
Star Trek (2009) screens at the IMAX cinema, a science fiction action film featuring Kirk and Spock.
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Star Trek Into Darkness (12A)
Star Trek Into Darkness screens at IMAX with select scenes in expanded aspect ratio for enhanced immersion on one of the UK's biggest screens.
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Star Trek Beyond (12A)
Star Trek Beyond, a 2016 blockbuster film, screens at the IMAX cinema on 18 June 2026, celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
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Night Owls
Sensory friendly evening for visitors aged 16+ featuring space-themed talks, shows, workshops and museum exploration in a quieter environment.