Technicians make the difference
Technicians play a fundamental role in our everyday lives. They use their own mix of scientific engineering and technological knowledge to solve problems and create things that make a real difference.
They work across almost all sectors, so you can choose an industry that interests you. In the sustainability sector, technicians help to build a greener future for our planet.
Discover the ways technicians help shape our world.
They play a huge role in making the planet a better place, whether they’re setting up and taking care of wind turbines out at sea or fighting against pollution to keep the environment clean and healthy.
Learn more about life as a technician…
Meet Arran, a Wind Turbine Technician
“I can travel the world if I want to with the skills I have learnt.”
If a wind turbine goes offline because of a high voltage trip, then Arran will need to sail to the turbine to carry out an investigation. Find out what Arran’s favourite thing is about the role and his biggest achievement so far.
Interactive careers gallery at the Science Museum
Step into an interactive world of careers and explore technical roles in the environmental field at Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery.
Try hands-on exhibits that bring to life a variety of workplaces, from a film set to a pharmaceutical lab and experience the hidden yet vital careers of technicians.
Free 60-minute careers session for your school
Meet technicians from a variety of industries and experience what it’s like to do their jobs through hands-on activities, Q&As and interactive exhibits, plus an opportunity to explore the STEM careers gallery. Discover various career options and the impact they make in the world.
Follow your curiosity and explore the relationship between humans and the natural world with climate resources and activities from the Science Museum Group.
Whether it’s the energy we use or the way we get around, everything we do has an impact on the natural world.
Check out our six-part video series and find out what you can do to help tackle climate change.
Presented by young people for young people, these videos explore the ideas and technologies helping to create a low carbon future – from generating clean electricity using tidal power to changing what we eat and how we travel.
Follow your curiosity and explore the relationship between humans and the natural world with our climate resources and activities.
Whether it’s the energy we use or the way we get around, everything we do has an impact on the natural world.
Check out our six-part video series and find out what you can do to help tackle climate change.
Presented by young people for young people, these videos explore the ideas and technologies helping to create a low carbon future – from generating clean electricity using tidal power to changing what we eat and how we travel.
For Teachers...
Wonderlab+
Wonderlab+ is a website for children and families from the Science Museum Group. Here you can play games, do quizzes, watch videos and be inspired to get hands-on with science and maths at home.
For Teachers...
Wonderlab+
Wonderlab+ is a website for children and families from the Science Museum Group. Here you can play games, do quizzes, watch videos and be inspired to get hands-on with science and maths at home.