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Science Museum

@sciencemuseum

Welcome to the home of human ingenuity. We curate a world-renowned collection & organise exhibitions and events for over 3 million visitors a year.

Exhibition Road, London

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Born June 26

Joined August 2008

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Apr 30
📆 Make your Bank holiday weekend one to remember ⚡ Explore everything from electricity to space and forces in Wonderlab and learn the science behind everyday life with explosive live shows 👾 Step into our gaming gallery, Power Up, and explore a lineup of old-generation
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As seen on Bargain Hunt today: step inside the Science and Innovation Park and discover what happens behind the scenes at the Hawking Building, where over 300,000 objects from the UK's national science collection are cared for. Watch the 5-minute film: bbc.in/4gXFLB9
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Science Museum
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Jul 4
On 4 July 1776, 250 years ago today, rebel American colonists adopted the Declaration of Independence, a document that announced their separation from Britain. The people who only a few years earlier considered themselves British overseas were writing the first chapters of US
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Jun 30
As we celebrate 50 years of partnership between the Science Museum and @wellcometrust this month, Keeper of Medicine Katie Dabin explores the fascinating medicine collection we care for – plus some of our curators’ favourite objects – in a new blog: bit.ly/4eD1CMT
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Science Museum
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Jun 24
We are thrilled that His Majesty The King received a Fellowship of the Science Museum Group yesterday at Buckingham Palace, presented by our Chair of Trustees Sir Tim Laurence and Director Sir Ian Blatchford. His Majesty received the award in recognition his many years of
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Jun 17
In our latest #ObjectSpotlight video, Curator Stewart Emmens reveals the hidden details of an eye-catching miniature hospital — one which had royal support and an important social role in the days before the NHS. Visit Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries: bit.ly/4fRwuu2
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Jun 15
Tickets for The Odyssey are finally on sale! This summer's most anticipated epic is finally here – in a world-first feature shot entirely with IMAX cameras, watch The Odyssey the way Christoper Nolan intended in our breathtaking IMAX 70mm cinema at the Science Museum. Feel
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Jun 4
Long before airplanes, two paper-maker brothers asked: what if you could trap a cloud in a bag? ☁️🎈 #OnThisDay in 1783, the Montgolfiers publicly demonstrated the hot air balloon in Annonay, France. 🎨Watercolor, oval, contemporary 🏛️@sciencemuseum goo.gle/4dIrh6i
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Science Museum
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Jun 4
We're happy to announce that the Science Museum has been shortlisted in the Best Venue for STEM Learning category at this year’s School Travel Awards! If you've joined us on a school visit to the museum recently, we would be grateful if you could support us by casting your vote
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Jun 3
We’re thrilled to announce that… Tickets for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey will go on sale on Monday 15 June. Sign up now to be among the first to book your ticket: bit.ly/49D3i5Y
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May 26
Today may be #WorldDraculaDay, but don't worry, our galleries, including Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries, where you can explore microscopic slides from blood cells and learn about the quest to better understand the human body, are open daily, 10.00–18.00. Dracula may be stuck
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May 20
🚨 It’s your last chance to see Water Pantanal Fire — our thought-provoking photography exhibition closes on Sunday 31 May. Don’t miss this ‘breathtaking, sobering exhibition’ (Secret London), full of striking images from the Pantanal wetland. Book free tickets:
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Science Museum
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May 18
Before the doors open at the Science Museum, a whole team is already at work. This International Museum Day, we’re celebrating the people who make it all possible. From cleaners and conservators to technicians, front-of-house and security, mornings at the museum are a team
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