Looking to feed your curiosity and that of your children? Head to the Science Museum (@sciencemuseum) in London for Future of Food, a major new exhibition exploring how science and innovation are transforming the way we produce, eat and think about food.
Open now and running until January 4, 2026, this free, family-friendly exhibition offers a fascinating look into the global efforts shaping a more sustainable food future. With climate change, biodiversity loss and food insecurity so high on the global agenda, this exhibition couldn’t be launching at a more pertinent time.
Future of Food features more than 100 objects, from 3,500-year-old bread to futuristic cricket burgers and lab-grown salmon, tracing the evolution of food and highlighting the science powering tomorrow’s diets.
Sustainability On Your Plate
The exhibition’s message is clear: our current food systems are unsustainable but science holds the key to a healthier planet. Through engaging displays and interactive experiences, visitors are introduced to the groundbreaking work of the scientists, farmers and innovators tackling these complex issues.
From seed-swapping ceremonies in the Amazon to pest-control radio shows in Kenya, the exhibition takes a global view of sustainable food solutions. You’ll learn about the rise of alternative proteins, regenerative farming and cellular agriculture – all methods that could revolutionise how we nourish the population and reduce environmental harm.
Lead Curator Rupert Cole hopes the exhibition will inspire action: “It’s about empowering people with knowledge and optimism for a better food future.”
Interactive Learning For All Ages
Designed with children and families in mind, Future of Food includes a large-scale multiplayer game in which participants make real-time decisions about food production. These choices influence a dynamic digital landscape, showing how food-related decisions impact nature, climate and communities.
Other immersive exhibits dive into the past, showcasing artifacts like a rare potato leaf from the Irish Famine and a sample of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser that revolutionised 20th-century agriculture.
The displays offer both historical insight and a sobering look at the legacy of monocultures and industrial farming.
Plan Your Visit
Future of Food is on until January 4, 2026. The exhibition is free and suitable for ages seven and up, making it a perfect holiday outing for families or anyone curious about what’s on their plate. Tickets are available here.
Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, fascinated by food science or simply hungry for a new experience, this must-see exhibition offers a taste of what the future could look like.
