2025 is the year that history is made in London. And we’re not talking about what went down in the Darts at Ally Pally last weekend; we obviously mean the fact that it marks the fact you’ll be able to enjoy the first-ever afternoon tea at the Science Museum.
From test tube activities to Galaxy chocolate brownies, this science and art-themed affair is surely a match made in heaven that provides some much-needed respite from your lap around the iconic museum space beforehand.
The Afternoon Tea at the Science Museum
This is one for the whole family, with a selection for both children (£22ppp) and adults (£32pp) alike. Both are bespoke offerings created by Benugo chefs that have both science-themed treats and interactive tasks that add to the experience.
For the children’s afternoon teathe Science Museum is serving up mini scones before the excitement of experimentation begins, passing on the syringes and test tubes filled with sherbert, frosting, popping candy and more to add to the decorate-your-own cupcakes. After they’ve eaten the signature treat that they crafted themselves, the little ones will also be offered a rocket ship cookie and petri dish jelly, as well as the chance to create their own fizzy lemonade through the art of test tubes. Of course, there’s also the range of savoury sandwiches brought along with the afternoon tea, which (not to dish out any parenting advice or anything) you may want to encourage them to try before letting loose on the more fun (i.e. more sugary) elements of the afternoon tea.
As for the adults, it’s less test tubes, but more scones soaked in Earl Grey tea-soaked sultana sconeswhich I think we can agree is a fair tradeoff. The lineup is inspired by space and scientific discoveryand you can expect to see the treats come in the form of a solar system cupcake, a Galaxy brownie, a rocket ship cookie, and petri dish jelly. I’ve also got my eye on the grilled peppers, red onion, and hummus sarnie with beetroot bread, but you can look forward to a Cumberland sausage roll with mustard mayonnaise and more savoury goodness to round off the meal alongside your unlimited rounds of tea or coffee.
Oh, and as you’d hope with any afternoon tea worth its salt (or sugar, in this instance – lots of it!), it looks the part, with plates designed by Zaha Hadid Architects – the same studio that designed Mathematic: The Winton Gallery at the museum. Test out their theory of a lovely afternoon tea at the Science Museum now!
You can now enjoy a science and art-themed afternoon tea at the Science Museum for the first time, and you’ll be able to book your spot here. Prices are £22 for children and £32 for adults, and it runs Wednesday through to Sunday each week.
