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Welcome to the home of human ingenuity. We curate a world-renowned collection & organise exhibitions and events for over 3 million visitors a year. Read our community guidelines: https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/smg-social-media-community-guidelines

Tonight, England face Argentina in a massive World Cup semi-final. But the tournament would look very different without the science behind its kits, ball and trophy. Explore the chemical history of three crucial ‘elements’ of the World Cup in this blog from our archives: https://bit.ly/4ykDNkr

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Calling all teachers ⚗️🧮 Join our fully funded CPD courses next term at the Science Museum. From exploring science through play to setting up your own STEM skills club, our courses are specially designed for educators by the Science Museum Group Academy. Book here: https://bit.ly/4f2UR5X

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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. Book now: bit.ly/4uv7MTK

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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 via this link: https://bit.ly/4vMwujN

A group of young students in school uniforms observe a science experiment involving a large, colorful soap bubble. A Science Museum Explainer is demonstrating the experiment.

🚨 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: https://bit.ly/498VxVd

A person observes colorful photographs displayed in an exhibition. The walls feature various landscape images, including wildlife and wildfires.

This International Museum Day, we’re celebrating the people who make it all possible, working before the doors open at the Science Museum. From cleaners and conservators to technicians, front-of-house staff, and security, mornings at the museum are a team effort. We’re ready https://bit.ly/3IfVqd7

Happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough 🎉 Long before he became a broadcaster, Sir David was a child visiting the Science Museum. He was one of the first visitors to the Children’s Gallery, which opened back in 1931. Now, Sir David continues to inspire generations to learn about the world.

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Next Lates now on sale! Join us at the Science Museum for a special Lates event in collaboration with Serendipity Arts, celebrating creativity, innovation and exchange. Book free tickets for this after-hours takeover of the museum marking the start of the Great Exhibition Road Festival.

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📆 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

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