Lyra’s Worlds

Relive the adventure of the BBC HBO series His Dark Materials in the museum that inspired Lyra’s alethiometer, the History of Science Museum.

Step into Lyra’s study, under a canopy of stars and Dust, to discover props and costumes from the TV series, including Lyra’s own alethiometer.

Then explore the Museum’s intriguing dials and devices that inspired Philip Pullman to create the alethiometer. Journey through the galleries with your daemon guide to discover stories of people just like you: creative leaders, resourceful adventurers, daring visionaries and ingenious scholars.