Star Trek Marks 60 Years With a Season of Celebration at the Science Museum

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• The Science Museum has partnered with Star Trek on a programme of activity to celebrate 60 years of the science fiction classic;
• In a world-first, audiences can experience the entire cinematic legacy in one season, including Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond in full IMAX format; films have been digitised specifically for screenings in IMAX: The Ronson Theatre;
• The programme of activity will launch on Thursday 26 March at a special Star Trek edition of the Science Museum’s free adults-only Lates;
• An exclusive retail range will be available for purchase online and in the museum’s Star Trek shop.
  
  

Star Trek at 60

Thursday 26 March – September 2026
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The Science Museum announced a programme to mark 60 years of the iconic science fiction franchise, Star Trek. To celebrate the anniversary, visitors – in a world-first – can watch all thirteen blockbuster films in the franchise on one of the biggest screens in Europe for the very first time. A free trail spanning the museum will feature iconic objects from the franchise’s archives, curated by the Science Museum. Meanwhile, exclusive products created for the anniversary, including a limited-edition anniversary coin and apparel, will be available in a Star Trek takeover of the mezzanine level of the museum’s shop. The programme of activity will launch on Thursday 26 March (stardate -629499.47), with a special edition of the Science Museum free adults-only event, Lates.

Dr Glyn Morgan, Head of Collections and Principal Curator at the Science Museum, said: ‘Star Trek has invited audiences to be curious explorers for decades – a mission we know something about at the Science Museum. Star Trek as a cultural phenomenon has played a real role in changing the world of STEM, from inspiring technical innovations to encouraging a generation of modern astronauts. I hope that this Star Trek at 60 programme at the Science Museum inspires visitors to consider what might be possible if you boldly go where no one has gone before.

STAR TREK LATES
Thursday 26 March 2026
Ticketed, free

The Star Trek at 60 programme will open on Thursday 26 March with a special edition of Lates. Visitors to this after-hours event will be among the first to experience the Star Trek Trail and access the museum’s exclusive Star Trek 60th anniversary product range. Amid out-of-this-world DJs, scientists, speakers, and performers, visitors are encouraged to don their costumes and strut the iconic catwalk in Energy Hall, pose for a photo in our 360 Enterprise Bridge experience or discover more about what cutting edge research says about the big science questions of Star Trek, from augments to replicators.

STAR TREK AT 60 FILM SEASON
Thursday 26 March – Thursday 18 June 2026
Ticketed, from £14

Star Trek remains one of culture’s greatest and most enduring sagas and, for the very first time, audiences can experience the entire cinematic legacy in one season. Many of the films have been digitised for the first time, ahead of the screenings at the Science Museum’s IMAX: The Ronson Theatre, one of the biggest screens in the UK. This complete collection spans more than four decades of cinema, from the classic original voyages to the modern reboot blockbusters. Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond will be screened in full IMAX format. The film season will kick off at Star Trek Lates on Thursday 26 March and full details of the screenings are included below.

STAR TREK TRAIL
Thursday 26 March – September 2026
Free

The Science Museum has curated a new Star Trek Trail, which will be unveiled on Thursday 26 March for visitors to enjoy. This free trail will feature iconic objects from the franchise’s archives, including screen-used props, and explore the surprising connections between science fiction and real-world innovations. It will be available to visitors throughout the season, taking them on a journey across the museum.

EXCLUSIVE RETAIL RANGE
From Thursday 26 March

As part of the celebration, exclusive anniversary merchandise developed by the Science Museum will be available to purchase on-site in the Star Trek takeover of the mezzanine level of the museum shop from Thursday 26 March. These include a limited-edition anniversary collectible coin and an exclusive silver embroidered cap and sew-on patch. With an illustration of the iconic Star Trek ships, the specially produced Ships of the Line t-shirt, tote bag and poster will delight interstellar transport fans. Explore our hand-picked range of official Star Trek homeware, collectibles, and books, and add the iconic comms delta to any outfit with a new pin badge.

These can all be taken home in a new Star Trek 60 Recycled Shopper Bag, available at the till point. A selection of the range will be available to buy online.

THE STAR TREK AT 60 FILM SEASON IN FULL

Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition
Thursday 26 March, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

The U.S.S. Enterprise proudly soars again in this newly restored, Director’s Edition of the original Star Trek movie classic. When an unidentified alien destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) returns to the newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command. Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley and the cast from the acclaimed Star Trek television series mobilise at warp speed to stop the alien intruder from its relentless flight toward Earth.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Director’s Cut)
Thursday 2 April, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

Khan Noonien Singh, a genetically enhanced deadly enemy from Admiral James T. Kirk’s past re-emerges after 15 years to seek vengeance, forcing Kirk to once again join forces with the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise to confront his greatest adversary.

This extended version of the classic adventure is widely regarded by fans as the greatest Star Trek film ever made.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock will be screened at the Science Museum. TM CBS Studios Inc. © 2026 Par. Pics.

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Thursday 9 April, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

Following the devastating events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Spock, who sacrificed his life to save the U.S.S. Enterprise, is discovered alive on the mysterious Genesis Planet. With Starfleet enforcing a strict quarantine, Admiral James T. Kirk and his loyal bridge crew risk everything in a desperate mission to save their friend. But time is running out and danger is closing in.

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Thursday 16 April, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

Following their daring mission to save Spock, Admiral James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise find themselves fugitives, forced to return to 20th century Earth on an urgent and extraordinary quest to save the future of humanity.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this joyful story of friendship and hope stands as one of the most cherished journeys in the Star Trek universe.

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Wednesday 22 April, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

On a peaceful shore leave, Admiral James T. Kirk, Spock and Dr. McCoy are abruptly summoned back into action when a mysterious and powerful renegade seizes control of a remote planet, triggering a crisis that threatens the stability of the galaxy.

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Friday 1 May, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

As the Cold War–like tensions between the Federation and the Klingon Empire reach breaking point, Admiral James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are drawn into a deadly conspiracy that threatens to plunge the galaxy into chaos.

This sixth chapter of the original Star Trek film saga delivers a farewell to the legendary original crew and concludes a cinematic era.

Star Trek Generations
Thursday 7 May, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

This crossover film event unites two generations of Star Trek crews, marking the big-screen debut of the Star Trek: The Next Generation cast.

When a devastating disaster threatens millions of lives, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise-D are thrust into a desperate mission that reaches beyond time itself and into the legacy of Captain James T. Kirk. Two captains, two crews, and two eras of Star Trek converge to fight a battle that will decide the fate of countless worlds.

Star Trek: First Contact
Thursday 14 May, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

When the relentless Borg launch a devastating assault on Earth, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise-E pursue them through time in a desperate race to prevent the alteration of humanity’s destiny.

A defining chapter in Star Trek cinema, it’s widely regarded as one of the greatest entries in the entire franchise.

Star Trek: Insurrection
Thursday 21 May, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

When Captain Jean-Luc Picard uncovers a secret Federation plan to forcibly relocate a peaceful alien population, he and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise-E must defy orders to protect the very principles upon which Starfleet was founded. As Picard challenges a powerful conspiracy, the crew faces impossible choices that pit duty against conscience, and loyalty against obedience.

Star Trek: Nemesis
Thursday 28 May, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

When a ruthless new leader emerges within the Romulan Empire, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise-E are drawn into a deadly confrontation that forces Picard to face his most dangerous adversary—a clone of himself.

As political intrigue escalates into open conflict, the Enterprise crew must confront devastating choices. With the fate of entire worlds at stake, this final mission for the Next Generation crew becomes their greatest test.

Star Trek IMAX 2D
Wednesday 3 June, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

The Star Trek film franchise returned in a bold reimagining of the legendary saga for a new generation in 2009.

As black holes tear across space, the fate of the galaxy falls into the hands of two bitter rivals: James T. Kirk and Spock. When fiery instinct clashes with calm logic, their uneasy alliance becomes the crew’s greatest strength and the only hope of stopping total annihilation.

Star Trek Into Darkness IMAX 2D
Thursday 11 June, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

After a devastating terrorist attack at the heart of the Federation, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are launched on a relentless manhunt into enemy territory.

Their target is a mysterious and terrifying adversary; a seemingly unstoppable force of destruction whose actions threaten to tear Starfleet apart from within.

Star Trek Beyond IMAX 2D
Thursday 18 June, 19.15
Ticketed, from £14

Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise venture deep into uncharted space, where they encounter a powerful new enemy who challenges them and everything the Federation stands for.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this thrilling and emotional final chapter in the modern Star Trek saga on one of Europe’s biggest screens.

NOTES TO EDITORS  

Find out more about the Star Trek at 60 programme on our website: sciencemuseum.org.uk/star-trek-60. Images are available to download via this WeTransfer link.

To book for our Star Trek at 60 film season, visit: sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/Star-Trek-At-60-Film-Season

Explore the Science Museum’s online retail range on our website: shop.sciencemuseum.org.uk.

About Star Trek

In the 60 years since legendary creator Gene Roddenberry first introduced the world to a Star Trek universe grounded in the principle of “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations,” the franchise has continued to break barriers— inspiring generations of fans through its enduring celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion, its reverence for scientific exploration, and its bold pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the Star Trek canon continues to thrive through film, television, animation, games, publishing, podcasts, experiences and children’s programming. Available in over 190 countries worldwide, the Star Trek franchise of 11 TV series, 14 films and over 900 episodes has been a mainstay in generating stories that are both exciting and thought-provoking, as well as vastly contributing to the pop culture lexicon throughout the years. StarTrek.com is the official home of the final frontier and fandom - sharing the latest news, celebrating fandom, and so much more. Be sure to follow @StarTrek on social media for all things across the franchise. The Star Trek series, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and the newest series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, original movie Star Trek: Section 31 and the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks on Paramount+ are produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Alex Kurtzman oversees the Star Trek universe across all platforms. For more information on where to watch Star Trek, visit StarTrek.com/Where-To-Watch.

About the Science Museum 

The Science Museum is part of the Science Museum Group, the world’s leading group of science museums that share a world-class collection providing an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical achievements from across the globe. Over the last century the Science Museum has grown in scale and scope, inspiring visitors with exhibitions covering topics as diverse as robots, codebreaking, cosmonauts and superbugs. The Science Museum was named a winner of the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year prize for 2020. sciencemuseum.org.uk. Follow on X, Facebook and Instagram. 

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