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 | In 1938, Mallard set the world record for the fastest ever steam locomotive at 126mph. See the real characters that took part, fly around the engine and experience all the sounds and sights of this amazing record breaking run in our new 3D film. |
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 | Our new pop-up Science Museum shop in Kent's Bluewater shopping centre offers you the perfect one stop shop for gifts for all ages. With a visual explosion of gift ideas and the chance to see experiments come alive during half term and at weekends, experience science up close and personal. |
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 | Visit our IMAX Theatre this half term to see our Robots 3D film. Find out what it takes to make a humanoid robot - a robot that can do anything we can but without the benefit of a human brain, and discover how close scientists are to replicating some of the particularly challenging human characteristics. |
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Cosmonauts
Planning a visit to our blockbuster Cosmonauts exhibition during half-term? Make sure you book in advance to guarantee entry, and don't forget to visit our Cosmonautsthemed café for a re-fuel. |  | New family activity programme
Keep an eye on our website for an exciting new line-up of high-energy science shows, experiments and workshops, beginning from 2 November after the closure of our Launchpad gallery. The new activities will be happening all around the museum for the next year in the lead up to the opening of our major new Interactive Gallery in Autumn 2016. |
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First News - In Focus: Space |
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To celebrate children newspaper publisher First News' special Space edition of In Focus created in collaboration with the Science Museum, they are offering our visitors 10% off all orders of this issue. In Focus: Space is a children's guide to everything you should know about space. What is it? How big is it? And where did the stars and planets come from?
The magazine answers all of these questions and more, and is a great read for children age 9 years +. To enjoy the discount, enter the promo code 'SCIENCE10' at checkout. |
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Half term fun at home
Browse our shop for the perfect items to keep your kids entertained over half term - they can grow their own crystals, dress up as astronauts, test their maths knowledge and much more. |  | Christmas shop: now open
Get ahead with your Christmas shopping and find gifts your friends and family will love at the Science Museum online shop.
From celestial experiments to interactive robotic dinosaurs, space-themed jewellery to do-it-yourself molecular gastronomy kits, there's something for all interests and ages. |
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