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Science Museum

Kensington and Chelsea, London

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Science Museum

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Ranked #7 for exhibits in London
The experts at Time Out London and Londonist recommend this place
"Size, interactivity, exhibition... Just great for kids and adults."(30 Tips)
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Alex AntoniuAugust 10, 2014
This museum is amazing, and is a must see! The best part is that is free. Also cheek the Natural History museum next door.
Time Out LondonMarch 27, 2012
The popular Science Museum Lates take place on the last Wednesday of the month, when adults can explore the galleries free from noisy kids. Read more
İlke GüntanMarch 1, 2013
A beautiful museum dedicated to science, it is like a sanctuary for me. Go and discover! Until June 2013, Web Lab Experiments will continue by Google. Don't escape this one!
AlviseApril 15, 2016
Top for families with kids, so many interactive activities to do. You can spend the whole day here easily
Catherine ReynoldsAugust 17, 2014
Late nights are the best. Each one has a theme! Adults get to explore the muesum without kids! Brilliant idea in my book.
Priya TungrusJuly 28, 2016
Great adult only lates on the last Friday of every month. Very interactive.
Deb SwinneyAugust 25, 2013
Absolutely superb food in the Deep Blue Diner. We saw the Energy Show in the IMAX - if it's still on when you go, HIGHLY recommend it.
Kasia KoczułapSeptember 27, 2016
Great for kids and for adults. Perfect place to learn something in interesting way.
Jenny StewartAugust 19, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Check out the programme of special events and late-night openings - there is almost always a bar for the grown ups!
Diego SartoriAugust 10, 2014
Perfect for a rainy day. Free (well, most of it), interactive, for all ages.
Otel.comOctober 11, 2011
This world-famous museum has more than 300,000 items. Make sure to see the first jet engine, reconstruction model of the DNA, and Stephenson's Rocket. Free, except for some temporary exhibitions.
Jenny LawSeptember 4, 2015
A lot of things to see, like engine and machines about the modern age. Visit the Natural History Museum nearby as well!
FredMarch 27, 2018
Impressive plane collection but as an engineer, computer and communications section is best
Dominic FeeneyOctober 15, 2014
Amazing place. The space exhibition is first rate and a must see. Especially as it's free entry
Marie SteinthalerMay 31, 2015
Last Wednesday of every month is late night opening time. Check out the silent disco, it's hilarious.
KostasJune 17, 2015
A great experience! Nonetheless, the amount of objects displayed may be too much for one visit for some of the sections.
Yarn LamApril 1, 2015
6 floors of exhibits! Especially love level 3 with the flying machines. There's also a simulator ride and 3D show on flying.
Korhan EserFebruary 2, 2015
Mostly for children but still good for a quick tour. Also the shop was filled with very nice and interesting merchandise
Martin LevyApril 16, 2012
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Nondas KAugust 23, 2017
Lovely museum, even with very young kids. Go there first!
Maria BlOctober 19, 2014
Entrance is free! very nice and interesting museum for all the members of family!
Martita PinillaOctober 17, 2014
One of the best museums in London. You can't miss it
b afJune 13, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Start from the top floor and head down. Easier on the legs and see the exhibits.
AdriaApril 24, 2015
Try out the calculators in the computer history section. Amazing aeroplanes as well!
Stergios AJune 5, 2017
Excellent space exhibition. A huge must.
National Maritime MuseumJuly 11, 2011
The Docks and Diving gallery on the 2nd floor features a 1:2500 scale model of the 1960s Port of London previously displayed in the foyer of the Port of London Authority’s HQ. Find your maritime story Read more
Gerard van EnkApril 23, 2024
They have the original NeXT computer used by Sir Tim Berners-Lee to design the World Wide Web and host the first web page at CERN on 25 December 1990!
Liron AltmanOctober 21, 2016
The flight free tour in the guidance of Peter was astonishing! Lots of interesting exhibits, free wifi
Fatih KuranMay 18, 2015
It is spectacular so big with so many interesting attractions and movie theatres. Must visit with kids
Bon ChantawibulApril 25, 2018
Check out the Mathemetic gallery design by the one and obly, Zaha Hadid.
Anne WalFebruary 22, 2015
Went to the Wildlife Photography Exhibition with pre-booked tickets. The exhibition was beautiful but it was just too busy. It was nearly impossible to see certain photos.
Alexia KFebruary 2, 2015
Always great to visit , great permanent exhibition and very interesting periodic exhibitions
SwarmstrongNovember 14, 2014
The information age exhibition is so interesting! Science museum is great for kids, families and My one really!
Ben McKenzieSeptember 23, 2011
When you're ready for a break, the shakes at the level five cafe are amazing - choose an ice cream flavour then add cookies or berries or peanut butter. Amazing.
Costas LazaridesFebruary 22, 2013
What a great museum. What a BAD decision to visit during half-term. What was I thinking. I must love my friend and her kids very much!
LucaFebruary 21, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Visit the information age section, and don't forget to listen to the song telling the story of the telegraph!
Time Out LondonFebruary 23, 2012
Only marginally less popular with kids than its natural historical neighbour, the Science Museum is a celebration of the wonders of technology in the service of our daily lives. Read more
aliSeptember 25, 2016
really great for kids, not so much for the adults. nice space exhibition with real sized rockets and lunar module though.
Katerina KerrSeptember 21, 2015
I used to love this museum growing up. However, now it feels all the interesting absorbing installations are being replaced by touch screen games and interactive screens. It's a shame.
Atif HussainJuly 22, 2015
I know it's #free but u expected a lot more. Not a great deal has changed during the past decade. Not a fantastic place for younger kids
Alia T. ZulkifliDecember 14, 2012
Fav museum in London! So interactive and fun. The shop is full of exciting things. Definitely a must go!
Purple FrogJune 15, 2011
Visit the Atmosphere Gallery on the 2nd floor – lots of immersive, interactive displays. On the last Wednesday of every month there's fun and free adults-only evening entertainment too. Read more
Paola Bassanese EnergyaJanuary 22, 2012
Contribute to the Great Ormond Street project on facial reconstruction surgery by having a 3D scan of your face. Interesting, entertaining, educational plus contributing to a good cause
Napeleonia 🌼August 6, 2016
great place for kids and adults , it needs sometime to go through everything but it's worth it
Søren SøndergaardNovember 9, 2019
A little too focused on the “free” entry and donations when many exhibitions inside comes with a fee. The free parts of the museum are rather stale.
LamiaJune 24, 2014
Great place to chill-out with kids and discover a bit of Sciences. Great bubbles show as well
Hui-ern NgMarch 15, 2015
I LOVE THIS PLACE - great exhibitions! Nothing you can't learn from the science museum
Daan van KlinkenAugust 27, 2014
Man this place is busy and hot (temperature wise)! Also: the Energy Café seems to be the busiest of them all.
SenayOctober 18, 2014
'Who am I' is the best part of the museum. Also stop in at Energy Cafe, nice place to drink coffee.
Antonio FelacoSeptember 14, 2014
Free entrance in a great museum. Loved the computer area!

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