Formal education groups | Science Museum
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Bookings are open for group visits up to 31 August 2026.
There’s plenty to see and do for formal education groups at the Science Museum.
Ignite curiosity with KS2 in our
Wonderlab
gallery where your group can explore over 50 hands-on exhibits, see an exciting school show such as
It Takes Guts
or book the ultimate careers experience in our free
Careers Uncovered
sessions for KS3 and KS4. Journey into orbit around our home planet with thrilling 3D film
A Beautiful Planet
in IMAX: The Ronson Theatre, explore our gaming experience
Power Up
and plenty more.
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Space – Groups
Category:
Object gallery
Open daily, 10.00-18.00
See iconic spacecraft and out-of-this-world objects in our exciting new free gallery.
Future of Food – Groups
Category:
Exhibition
Open until 1 September 2026
A new, free exhibition about how food must change to protect the planet. Now extended until 1 September 2026 due to popular demand.
Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery—Groups
Category:
Object gallery
Discover how the world can generate and use energy more sustainably to urgently decarbonise and limit climate change in our free gallery.
Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery–groups
Category:
Interactive gallery
Step into the fascinating world of STEM careers for a peek behind the scenes in our free interactive gallery. For ages 7 upwards (KS2+).
Careers Uncovered—Schools
Category:
School session
Dates vary
Meet STEM professionals at the museum and inspire your KS3 or KS4 learners with technical skills and careers
Power Up–groups
Category:
Interactive gallery
Open daily: 10.00-17.30
A hands-on gaming experience featuring games and consoles from the past 50 years. For ages 7 upwards (KS2+).
Astronights—Groups
Category:
Event
Dates vary
Experience the museum after dark in the ultimate sleepover for groups. For ages 7-11 years (KS2).
SEN day
Category:
Learning activity
Various dates
SEN schools and groups are welcome to visit the museum at any time. Once a month we also host a Wonderlab day for SEN schools to get a quieter experience.
Wonder Show–schools
Category:
School session
Daily
An assortment of incredible experiments and demonstrations showing the wonder of science. For KS2 upwards.
Rocket Show–schools
Category:
School session
Selected dates
Discover how rockets get into space and back in this dynamic show.
For KS2–3.
Flash Bang Wallop–schools
Category:
School session
Selected dates
An explosive show all about why things burn, the fire triangle and changing materials.
For KS2.
Engineers–Groups
Category:
Object gallery
Celebrate engineers, how they shape the world we live in and their fascinating stories.
For KS3 upwards (ages 11+).
Wonderlab–Groups
Category:
Interactive gallery
Ignite curiosity about science and maths through hands-on exhibits and immersive experiences.
For KS2 and KS3.
The Garden–groups
Category:
Interactive gallery
Hands-on area encouraging early exploration of science. For Nursery, Reception and Year 1 (ages 3-6).
Pattern Pod–groups
Category:
Interactive gallery
This multi-sensory gallery encourages excitement and curiosity about patterns in the world around us. For Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (ages 4-7).
Making the Modern World–groups
Category:
Object gallery
Discover remarkable objects - from the earliest steam train to medical breakthroughs - that have changed our lives.
For KS1 upwards.
Educational IMAX Films
Apollo 11: First Steps Edition 2D (U) – groups
Category:
Educational IMAX film
Available on selected dates
Follow the exhilarating lift off, landing and return of the historic Apollo 11 mission that put the first humans on the Moon.
Antarctica 3D (U) – Groups
Category:
Educational IMAX film
Available on selected dates
Meet the weird and wonderful creatures that thrive in Antarctica, revealing how what happens there affects every single one of us.
For KS2 upwards.
T. rex 3D (PG) – Groups
Category:
Educational IMAX film
Available on selected dates
Discover the planet's most famous dinosaur in dazzling 3D on a school trip to the museum.
A Beautiful Planet 3D (U)–groups
Category:
Educational IMAX film
Available on selected dates
Experience life on the International Space Station as you travel into orbit around our home planet.
For KS2 upwards.
Ocean Odyssey 3D—groups
Category:
Educational IMAX film
Available on selected dates
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents. For ages 7 upwards (KS2+).
Under the Sea 3D (U) – Groups
Category:
Educational IMAX film
Available on selected dates
Dive in to marine habitats and come face-to-face with amazing sea creatures.
For KS1 upwards.