The exhibition is set to open at the museum on the 16th May.
The Natural History Museum is presenting a brand new exhibition that will transport visitors to distant worlds to explore the space in the search for life.
This new display will see visitors travel Earth’s extreme environments to the surface of asteroids, go back in time on Mars, dive under the surface of icy moons and venture far beyond our solar system.
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? will feature showstopping star specimens, interactive games and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Rooted in the Museum’s latest scientific research, Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? is a sensory experience that will transport visitors young and old across the galaxy. Guide a rover over the rocky Martian terrain in search of ancient life, decide what equipment to take with you on a space mission, listen to the sounds of the red planet and smell the scents of outer space.
Director of Public Programmes, Dr Alex Burch said, “This is no ordinary day out! Just as our expert scientists are pushing the boundaries in the search for life beyond Earth, we too are pushing the limits to bring you closer than ever to the action. The opportunity to wrap your fingers around the Moon, to hold a piece of Mars and to bear witness to a meteorite older than Earth itself is one not to be missed!”
On display until the 22nd February 2026, the exhibition is the first in the museum’s 144-year history dedicated to pace exploration and the search for life. it will combine world-leading collection of meteorites with cutting-edge science.
To book tickets visit: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/space.