A trip to the Science Museum is suitable for STEM and history, media studies and ICT as well as careers due to the huge range of galleries and exhibitions available at the museum. Explore the many free galleries, from the latest interactive STEM careers gallery, Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery to paid experiences including educational IMAX documentaries and Power Up, the museum’s gaming experience where students will challenge problem-solving skills and sharpen their critical thinking.

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Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery – For KS3+
Step into a fascinating world of STEM careers at the Science Museum’s interactive technical careers gallery. Experience what it’s like to create visual effects on a blockbuster film set, analyse blood samples in a medical laboratory, operate a robot in a manufacturer’s workshop, fix a fault atop a wind turbine and much more. You can add a visit to your itinerary when booking online.

Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery – For KS3+

Discover how the world can generate and use energy more sustainably to limit climate change at the Science Museum’s new, free gallery. Looking at the past, present and future of energy systems, this gallery features recognisable and surprising objects plus interactive exhibits that highlight how we can journey to a more sustainable world.

3D documentary in IMAX – For KS2+
Experience a 3D documentary in our IMAX theatre, choose from Antarctica (U) where you’ll join Benedict Cumberbatch as he explores the mysterious and wild continent of Antarctica revealing how what happens there affects every single one of us or A Beautiful Planet (U) where you’ll experience life on the International Space Station as you journey into orbit around our home planet.

Power Up–groups
A hands-on gaming experience. For ages 7 upwards (KS2+). For the ultimate STEM engagement trip, bring your group to Power Up and get straight into the action in our hands-on gaming experience. Featuring consoles and video games from the past 50 years, from Pong to Pacman, Minecraft to Mario. There’s something for everyone in your group at Power Up.

Get in touch with Educational Visits UK now for help planning your next school trip.