Special Exhibitions

Explore how astronomy has changed the way we see our universe - and ourselves - through this object-rich exhibition.

Until Thursday 30 December 10

• Cosmos & Culture: how astronomy has shaped our world

An exciting new exhibition exploring the role played by technology in creating post-war Britain.

Until Monday 01 November 10

• Dan Dare & the Birth of Hi-tech Britain

Explore the wonders of Formula 1™ technology

Until Monday 05 April 10

• Fast Forward: 20 ways F1™ is changing our world

Until Friday 29 January 10

• Future Foods

Imagine, invent, adapt; use, reuse, recycle. An exhibition exploring the first century of plastics.

Until Sunday 31 January 10

• Plasticity - 100 years of making plastics

This December, 192 countries will meet in Copenhagen to agree a global action plan for tackling climate change. Explore the evidence that human activity is behind climate change and decide whether you support a strong, fair deal at Copenhagen.

Until Sunday 31 January 10

• Prove it!