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London SW7 2DD
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Explore how music shapes our lives in this smash-hitinteractive exhibition—now extended through the summer holidays.
Why does music have such a hold over us? What is it about music that drives us to create, perform, feel, connect with others? After a hugely popular initial run, Turn It Up: The power of music has been extended until 1 September 2024 at the Science Museum.
In thisfun, family-friendly experience you’ll get a chance to hear, interact with, and even make your own music! You’ll explore the science and secrets around the impact music has on us with unique interactive exhibits.
- Step into a newly commissioned musical playground, where you can play with beat, melody and harmonies.
- Can you tell the difference between songs written by humans and machines? Take a musical Turing test to find out.
- Meet Haile, the musical robot that can play and improvise alongside human musicians.
- See the groundbreaking MiMU Gloves, created by Imogen Heap and used by artists like Ariana Grande to make gestures that control music-making software live on stage.
- Discover weird and wonderful instruments like the Pyrophone, an organ powered by flames!
From exploring how technological advances can make music more accessible for everyone, to the ways in which music unlocks emotions and memories, Turn It Up is an unforgettable, hands-on experience where you can feel, remember and reflect on what music means to each of us.
A toe tapping, foot stomping new exhibition.
A fascinating show.
A fascinating deep dive into melody.
A delight to experience.
Very interesting and engaging for adults and children alike.
It was fascinating and interactive. It took us on a journey.
Gift Vouchers
You can buygift vouchers for both adults and children to visit Turn It Up. Gift vouchers for other museum favourites, including annual passes to Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery and tickets to our sleepover series Astronights, are also available.
Please ensure you check restrictions for Turn It Up before purchasing any gift vouchers.
Ticket Information
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- Ticket:
- Price:£10.00
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- Ages 7 and under:
- Price:Free
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- Family: 3-5 visitors with no more than 2 adults:
- Price:£2 off per ticket
Tickets for organised groups, including schools, youth groups, community and interest groups, can be booked via ourTurn It Up groups page.
The exhibition is on the first floor of the museum. There is lift access to the first floor.
There are accessible toilets located nearby in Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries.
The exhibition space is wheelchair accessible.
Large print booksare available as a PDF online.
You can download a sensory map of Turn It Up
All audio-visual moments in the exhibition are captioned.
We offer free carer tickets for all paid activities and exhibitions. These are currently unavailable to book via the website so you can either book online without carers’ tickets and then email the Contact Centre atinfo@ScienceMuseumGroup.ac.ukwith your order number, and the team will be able to add free carer tickets onto the order. Alternatively, you can call the Contact Centre on033 0058 0058and they’ll be able to book in the complete order over the phone.
For any other questions about exhibition accessibility, please speak to the Science Museum Contact Centre.
Thanks to
The Vernon Ellis Foundation
