Current Displays and Exhibitions

Take a look at the special exhibitions and displays — and explore our online Galleries

Luke Jerram with his COVID-19 vaccine glass sculpture

The Art of Science: the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

This stunning artwork celebrates the remarkable story of the Oxford University researchers who developed the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Experience the sculpture — and add your voice to our living-history display.

From May 2021

Entrance Gallery

Heartbeat of the City watches display (9) 1800 x 840 px

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Watches that tell stories: Aviation, Exploration, and Innovation

From undersea exploration and early flight to crossing deserts and firing the first shots on D-Day …

Discover watches that witnessed history in the making with personal tales of the bold aviators, curious explorers, and ingenious innovators who owned them.

From 9 October 2020

Basement Gallery

Discover Marconi

Marconi Van

Ever looked at a 1960s Morris Minor Traveller van and thought, "Wouldn't that make a great travelling museum ..."?

Join us outside the Museum on Broad Street to explore the past, present, and future of radio and communications physics.

From May 2021

Outside History of Science Museum

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Alice in Typhoidland: the past and present of typhoid

Explore the long history and cutting edge research behind typhoid vaccination and rollout.

From 21 January 2020

Basement Gallery

Photo Oxford 2020 Women in Photography Exhibition Banner 1800 x 840 px

Celebrate Photo Oxford 2020

Photo Oxford 2020: Women and Photography

From Anna Atkins' ground-breaking book of 'botanical blue' algae to Sarah Acland's pioneering colour photography, discover Oxford's rich history of talented, pioneering women photographers.

From October 2020

Online Gallery

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Women and Science: Inspiring the next generation of scientists

A two-part display that looks at women and science, which will showcase the work of scientists, both past and present, who have made significant contributions to the realms of astronomy and astrophysics. ⁠

From November 2019

Basement Gallery

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Young Producers: 'Prayer'

Over the last year the Young Producers voluntary group at the History of Science Museum has been working with the collection of scientific instruments from the Islamic World display in the top gallery.

From September 2019

Top Gallery