A free exhibition at London’s Science Museum, aimed at ages seven and up, will examine the impact of unsustainable food systems and highlight the scientists, producers and communities working on solutions for a healthier future.
The exhibition, which will run from 24th July 2025 to 4th January 2026, is ideal for children, with interactive, multi-sensory experiences to engage young minds.
Featuring over 100 historic and contemporary objects that highlight major food milestones, the exhibition will include 3,500-year-old fermented sourdough bread, the first Quorn burger and the first beef steak grown outside a cow.
The exhibition invites visitors to examine the complex and interconnected stories behind the foods we consume. From complete meals in powder form to community cookery schools, Future of Food will explore how our everyday consumption – from what we eat to how we shop and cook – can lead to more sustainable food production.
Stories of scientific and community efforts to conserve the genetic diversity of foods will also be told, from Norway’s ice-cold seed vaults to seed-swapping ceremonies in the Amazon and across the UK, highlighting wild and heritage plant varieties with climate resilience.
“The exhibition will inspire visitors to engage with new ideas and technologies that could transform our food system.”
Sir Ian Blatchford, director and chief executive of the Science Museum Group, said: “Our Future of Food exhibition is not just about what we eat, but also about how we produce, consume and connect with food. Our food systems need to change if we are to better nourish people and the planet, and the Science Museum is uniquely placed to engage audiences with this complex topic and showcase potential scientific innovations and solutions to the challenges we face.”
Rupert Cole, lead curator of Future of Food, said: “This timely exhibition examines potential sustainable routes for the future of food: the exciting scientific innovations shaping a new, positive future for people, nature and the climate.
“I hope the exhibition will inspire visitors to engage with new ideas and technologies that could transform our food system and encourage them to consider what future we want for our food and the planet.”
Future of Food is a free, ticketed event. Book your tickets at www.sciencemuseum.org.uk.
Bookings for the Science Museum, London, are open for group visits up to 27th March 2026. Education groups can check availability, plan and book visits online using its group booking portal, which can be found here.
