Science Museum in London Back by popular demand, we're on tour again in theatres around the UK with even more spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments in our fantastic live show designed to blow your mind and challenge your brain!
Fast, furious and frenetically fun, Science Museum Live on Tour will propel you on an exploratory theatrical adventure into the wonderful world of science. Get set for a breathtaking ride that will entertain, inform and inspire.
See the tour dates page for venues, performance times, ticket prices and to make a booking. (Please note that you'll need to book through the theatre directly). Many of the venues have scheduled daytime performances for schools, and the show is ideal for KS2 upwards. Group discounts are available.
Brought to the stage by the producers of Brainiac Live! Suitable for children aged 7 years and above. Performance length: approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes (including the interval). Activity and information pack This activity pack is designed to complement the show and is perfect for teachers or parents. It provides inspiring activities, information and ideas to use in school or at home.
The activities are curriculum linked and there are ideas to use as lesson starters as well as hand-outs for students. We hope you enjoy it and have fun with the experiments.
Special Exhibitions
Special Exhibitions
Explore how astronomy has changed the way we see our universe - and ourselves - through this object-rich exhibition.
Until Saturday 30 June 12
Electroboutique generate a dialogue with their audience through works which respond, reflect and re-version viewers in real time.
Until Tuesday 14 February 12
We use them every day. They number in the billions. They are so common we rarely even think about them: the hidden heroes of everyday life. Discover the fascinating stories behind 36 objects that make our world go round.
Until Tuesday 05 June 12
Can you see yourself see? Why do some words sound pointy? Why do you trust some faces more than others? Ever wondered what scientists do all day in a lab?
Until Saturday 31 March 12
Electronic music is everywhere, from the television that we watch to the music we listen to in clubs and even the ringtones on our mobile phones.
Until Saturday 01 December 12
Conrad Shawcross has created five artworks that are displayed alongside the Mathematics gallery’s stylised displays of instruments, machines and models.
Until Sunday 13 May 12
Ten Climate Stories takes a long view of our climate changing world – where all is not what it seems.
Until Friday 28 September 12
As the world’s population explodes, we have to ask… do we fight for fresh water now or wait for a global food crisis?
Until Wednesday 20 June 12
Forthcoming Special Exhibitions
To celebrate Professor Stephen Hawking’s 70th birthday, we have commissioned a series of photographic portraits. One of the commissioned pictures will be on show in a new display that will open later on 20 January.
In summer 2012 the Science Museum will host an exhibition of some of the most exciting British manufacturing developments and explore the positive impact they have on our lives.
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