The Science Museum in South Kensington has taken a significant step in promoting the development of applied geophysics by opening a geophysical exhibition and publishing a handbook. The exhibition and handbook provide an accessible introduction to the field, covering the four principal geophysical methods (magnetic, gravimetric, seismic, and electrical) and their practical applications. The handbook includes a historical account of these methods, explaining the underlying physical principles in simple language. It also addresses common misconceptions, such as the association between geophysical exploration and the diving rod, which is considered an unscientific device. The exhibition showcases a wide range of instruments, from ancient seismoscopes to modern equipment, highlighting the historical development and practical utility of geophysical methods. The handbook describes the various exhibits, which are open to the public until the end of June. It emphasizes the importance of these methods in mineral resource exploration, structural geology, and engineering problems. For example, the magnetic method is effective for detecting mineral deposits and rock formations, while the seismic method uses explosive charges to determine the structural features of an area. The handbook also discusses the practical applications of these methods, such as the use of the Schmidt vertical varioimeter for magnetic field measurements and the gravity gradiometer for gravimetric surveys. The electrical prospecting instruments, which were previously considered a trade secret, are now on public display, reflecting efforts to make the science of applied geophysics more accessible and scientifically grounded. Despite the contributions of British researchers to the theoretical foundations of these methods, the practical applications have largely been developed by foreign enterprises. However, the exhibition and the upcoming report from the Imperial Geophysical Experimental Survey in Australia demonstrate the growing activity and progress in British geophysics and instrument manufacturing.The Science Museum in South Kensington has taken a significant step in promoting the development of applied geophysics by opening a geophysical exhibition and publishing a handbook. The exhibition and handbook provide an accessible introduction to the field, covering the four principal geophysical methods (magnetic, gravimetric, seismic, and electrical) and their practical applications. The handbook includes a historical account of these methods, explaining the underlying physical principles in simple language. It also addresses common misconceptions, such as the association between geophysical exploration and the diving rod, which is considered an unscientific device. The exhibition showcases a wide range of instruments, from ancient seismoscopes to modern equipment, highlighting the historical development and practical utility of geophysical methods. The handbook describes the various exhibits, which are open to the public until the end of June. It emphasizes the importance of these methods in mineral resource exploration, structural geology, and engineering problems. For example, the magnetic method is effective for detecting mineral deposits and rock formations, while the seismic method uses explosive charges to determine the structural features of an area. The handbook also discusses the practical applications of these methods, such as the use of the Schmidt vertical varioimeter for magnetic field measurements and the gravity gradiometer for gravimetric surveys. The electrical prospecting instruments, which were previously considered a trade secret, are now on public display, reflecting efforts to make the science of applied geophysics more accessible and scientifically grounded. Despite the contributions of British researchers to the theoretical foundations of these methods, the practical applications have largely been developed by foreign enterprises. However, the exhibition and the upcoming report from the Imperial Geophysical Experimental Survey in Australia demonstrate the growing activity and progress in British geophysics and instrument manufacturing.