The overall space in the science museum with exhibits in it.

MUSEUM AND CULTURAL SITES

London's Science Museum

London, UK

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OVERVIEW
BACKGROUND
PROCESS
IMPACT
DETAILS

A woman and child looking at the elevated moon.

Image courtesy of Science Museum.

Bringing the story of space exploration to life.

The Science Museum in London is committed to sparking curiosity and deepening public engagement with science. Through award-winning exhibitions, iconic artifacts and powerful stories of discovery, the museum invites visitors to explore humanity’s greatest achievements. 


Its newest addition, the Space gallery, brings this mission to life by honoring both the pioneering era of spaceflight and the future of exploration beyond Earth. The exhibition immerses visitors in the story of human progress in space, using thoughtfully integrated AV technology across a range of interactive experiences. At the heart of the gallery, a striking Science On a Sphere installation serves as a focal point, drawing audiences into a full size view of our planet and the universe beyond.


Electrosonic provided system integration and build services to help bring the science to life, using projection, audio and interactive technology to shape the narrative and guide visitors through the experience. 

 

A woman and child looking at the elevated moon.

Image Courtesy of Science Museum.

Evolving the museum experience through technology.

For many years, Electrosonic has partnered closely with the Science Museum, offering build services to support its ongoing mission to attract visitors and capture their attention through technology-led experiences. As the museum explored new ways to refresh its galleries and connect with modern audiences, Electrosonic helped translate that vision into reality, using AV as a storytelling medium that enhances learning. 

A key part of this evolution was guiding the museum through the transition from legacy audiovisual systems to a modern AV-over-IP infrastructure integrated into a new gallery-wide control system. With the introduction of this sophisticated platform, the museum now benefits from tiered control options, including low-level, advanced, and front-of-house interfaces. 

This ensures staff at all levels can confidently operate the systems, delivering seamless visitors experiences while minimizing technical complexity behind the scenes. 

A woman and child looking at the elevated moon.

Image Courtesy of Science Museum.

Solving complex challenges to deliver an iconic installation.

Electrosonic joined the team at the Science Museum as their AV partner, designing the system to make it easy for maintenance and staff operation. This allows for a robust AV system with limited technical intervention needed. 

Delivering the experience, Science on a Sphere, was not without its challenges. After multiple attempts to achieve acceptable image warping, the team drew on prior experience with other specialized video projection systems to reassess the approach. By stepping back, imperfections in the sphere were identified and additional system configuration requirements along with detailed environmental parameters were updated.

The result is a floating projection of Earth, planets, and moons, captivating more than 3 million visitors each year, from young children to adults. Through this installation, guests are invited to explore scientific concepts through immersive AV technology that transforms complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals that spark curiosity across all audiences. 

A woman and child looking at the elevated moon.

Image Courtesy of Science Museum.

Blending innovation, education and immersion to create an experience. 

The Science Museum aimed to create a fully immersive space that allows the visitors to explore science in engaging and meaningful ways. Building on a history of blending education with innovation, the museum incorporated AV technology to bring ideas, data and stories to life through motion, sounds and interactivity.

 

Specialized AV enables visitors to experience science as something dynamic and evolving rather than static and observational. The introduction of this new exhibit deepens visitor engagement, broadens accessibility for audiences of all ages and reinforces the museum’s role as a leader in using technology to inspire curiosity, understanding and a lasting connection to scientific discovery.



Client:
Science Museum Group

Location:
London, United Kingdom

Technology:
QSC, Panasonic

Creative Partners:
CharcoalBlue 

 

Services

  • Software & User Interface Development
  • Fabrication
  • Installation
  • Testing and Commissioning
  • Training & Adoption 

A CENTERPIECE FOR EXPLORATION

Surround yourself with Science on a Sphere. 

At the heart of the gallery sits Science on a Sphere, a centerpiece that anchors the entire space. Four strategically placed projectors, mounted in the corners of the room, wrap dynamic visual content seamlessly around an elevated spherical display. An advanced, built-in gallery scheduler allows the system to adapt throughout the day, running automated content loops while also supporting live, presenter-led experiences.

Through curated programs and specialized lessons, guests can explore a wide range of space-related concepts, from planetary systems to Earth science and beyond. The installation enables visitors to experience space at a grand, immersive scale while remaining flexible enough to support multiple learning styles and interpretive approaches

People looking at a floating sphere displaying the earth.
The science gallery with several exhibits.
An astronaut space suit
Man looking at ship exhibit.
A man looking at a space suit exhibit.
Group of people looking at the floating moon.
Man looking at wire exhibit.
A woman looking at a control panel.
A woman reading exhibit information.
A piece of a space ship.
Two men looking at a screen that has an soldier on it.

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