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It may not be obvious on a first visit to Science Gallery London, but the building originally dates from the early 18th century when it was part of the original Guy’s Hospital. The east wing of the hospital, where the Gallery is now situated, was bombed in the Second World War and reconstructed in the late 60s.Last night, the work undertaken to transform this building...

In spring 2020 Science Gallery London will explore personal perspectives on gender today through the lenses of art and science in a new exhibition and events season.

Aged 15-25 and want to build your skills, experience and confidence in a unique cultural venue in the heart of London?

We all experience anxiety to some extent during our lives and from 19 September, our new exhibition and events season, ON EDGE: Living in an Age of Anxiety, will explore creative and positive responses to our anxious times.

Drawing on research from the Department of Physics at King’s College London, DARK MATTER explores one of the biggest questions in physics today: what exactly makes up our Universe?

One of the biggest mysteries in physics today is what exactly makes up our Universe, and why – according to the world’s leading scientists – 95 per cent of it cannot be observed.

SPARE PARTS explores the art, science, ethics and technology of human repair and alteration.

Can ‘spare parts’ exist outside the biological body? Are our bodies a sum of independent parts that are regenerated, enhanced, donated or altered?

The distinctive new season considers the emotional and psychological aspects of living with a replacement organ or limb; organic or engineered

In 2019 we will explore some of the most pressing issues facing society today through our ongoing programme of free exhibitions and events. Connect with cutting edge research from King's College London and participate in conversations around the latest thinking on subjects as wide-reaching as the future of the body, the make-up of the Universe and the causes and impact of anxiety. We can't wait to see you next year, we promise a few surprises are in store!

The deadline for applications is now closed. Please email judit.agui@kcl.ac.uk for further information.We are inviting mothers who are currently breastfeeding to support the development of a forthcoming season at Science Gallery London – a new free to visit space in London Bridge. 

The Londonist described our opening as ‘Christmas come early’ and being the generous folk that we are, here at SGL, we’ve got an early Christmas present for you!The HOOKED exhibition is being extended until 27 January 2019, so you have an extra three weeks to check it out! 

We’d like to welcome you to the first ever season in our permanent new home: HOOKED: When Want Becomes Need!

King's College London will be opening the doors to Science Gallery London for the first time in September 2018. The Preview Weekend runs from Friday 21st September to Sunday 23rd September. Come along and be one of the first to see and explore Science Gallery London.

In 2019, Science Gallery London will delve into one of the biggest and most profound mysteries in contemporary physics – dark matter – for the season, 95% OF THE UNIVERSE IS MISSING.

It’s that time of year again, where King’s College London announces the winners of the Cultural Challenge – yay! 

Our exhibition 'BLOOD: Life Uncut', hailed by New Scientist as "an exhibition that can be read both for its beauty and for its scientific pertinence" is coming to an end.