Exploring Space

After almost 40 years of showcasing real rockets and spacecraft, don't miss your last chance to see this out-of-this-world gallery! From rockets to satellites, probes to landers, this unforgettable gallery has invited millions of visitors to experience the astounding scientific and technological innovations that have made space exploration possible. You can see a full-sized replica of Eagle—the lander that took astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin to the Moon in 1969—and get a unique insight into the history of rockets, then discover how we are able to live in space, from breathing to eating to going to the toilet. Not only that, but you’ll be able to view the Soyuz TMA-19M descent module that safely carried astronauts Tim Peake, Yuri Malenchenko and Tim Kopra back from the International Space Station. Discover these and many more captivating objects charting humankind's endeavours to explore the stars. Book your free museum admission tickets today Get creative this Easter with our space patch competition! We’ve teamed up with UK-based space company Magdrive for an exciting competition to design a space patch for a real-life mission! The winning entry will be displayed in our new space gallery opening this autumn. Pick up an entry form from ticket desks this Easter and look out for our drop-in session from 11.00-15.00 on Tuesday 15 April where you can join and draw your best cosmic creation. Find out more