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Science Museum
Science Museum
Kensington and Chelsea, London
The experts at Londonist and Wired recommend this place
"Size, interactivity, exhibition... Just great for kids and adults."(30 Tips)
"My favorite museum in London, prepare to have your mind blown."(8 Tips)
"Launchpad shows are great for the kids!"(8 Tips)
"You must visit Listening Post, an art installation that turns live..."(7 Tips)
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Philippa MooreSeptember 15, 2014Science museum sleepovers are amazing. So much fun the kids don't realise just how much they are learning!
Mr SSeptember 5, 2021Amazing!! So much to see and do and it is free - although please donate something..
Ana RatkovicMay 29, 2013If you get hungry, Deep Blue restaurant on the ground floor, opposite IMAX cinema, have delicious veggie burger!
Konstantin Leonidovich InterbomzhJuly 2, 2016Great permanent exposition and current exhibitions!Great space! Great staff! :-)
AlviseApril 1, 2016Bring your kids with confidence. There are so many activities for them AND you get to learn something yourself too :)
Paul BoagApril 13, 2013Skip the queues for the natural history museum and come here instead. Far superior and much more fun for kids. Also checkout the V&A opposite.
Derek LawFebruary 24, 2023Even though it is free, getting a ticket online before going can save queuing.
Andrew MilneAugust 2, 2011Lates (last Wednesday each month) have a fun atmosphere - a chance for grown-ups to interact with science as kids do. The museum also seems to use the SCVNGR app sometimes, which can supply fun 'tasks
New York HabitatFebruary 2, 2012A fun stop on any family tour. You can easily spend 5- 6 hours exploring this free museum, where science comes to life.
Valentina CiolinoDecember 3, 2017Tickets to wonderlab are worth the cost. Amazing, science made fun for all
Kateryna ProtsenkoJuly 12, 2014If you have limited time, head straight to LAUNCHPAD - it's a must-visit!
The new Wellcome wing has a lot of empty space, lots of interactives but very few artefacts of interest. Stick to the main body of the museum.
Linus HeAugust 7, 2014Great museum! Liked the exhibitions about 'time' and aboout engines&vehicles the most.
Ilya MikhaltsouJuly 4, 2013Oh yes, and if you are going to visit chrome web lab in the basement, better first visit their web site at chromeweblab.com ;)
HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011Much of the collection was inherited from the Museum of Patents (est 1858) and includes early locomotives such as Stephenson’s Rocket and Puffing Billy, and the first jet engine.
Crescentrating Halal Friendly TravelAugust 17, 2011There are over 300,000 artifacts! Check the Puffing Billy (the oldest steam locomotive) and first jet engine. Also see the IMAX 3D Cinema that shows science and nature documentaries. Read more
- ste maunderMarch 18, 2016If you can, nip into the Ada Lovelace mini exhibition before it ends in March ~ really good
Wagner Sartori juniorAugust 18, 2014Take your kids with you. the fly place is packed with airplanes, helicopters and a must to see.
Isabella JopeMarch 10, 2013Snack break? Head to the second floor of the canteen--cool view of the exhibition hall + no prams and less crowded
Thee Teck WangApril 1, 2011Give yourself adequate time to explore this giant of a museum, at least 2 hours. It's huge and packed with lovely knowledge for all ages including live size planes.
ismail hakkı polatAugust 31, 2012Outstanding experimental courses on rocket science for children. Even for us;)
Ieva AndrukaitytėOctober 10, 2014An interesting exhibition on space and many interactive activities for hands-on experience.
Wojtek SiudzinskiAugust 8, 2015Some of the areas are available from certain different floors. Free map is very usefull for finding those.
Gábor SebestyénJune 7, 2017Want to see the first ever web server? Or the Soviet Giant? For free? Then it's your place to visit.- Try the green screen on the 3rd floor! You can dress up as an astronaut or a pilot 🌝🌚
Jim WestJune 28, 2012check out the Garden in the basement then Launchpad on the top floor if you have young kids, it will keep them busy all day!
"Listening Post" is hidden away, but a wonderful piece of connected and constantly evolving art - take 10 minutes out to sit and immerse yourself.
Edwin TanOctober 8, 2018more like Science History museum. Don’t expect modern interactive displays which engages the kiddos. It’s a retelling of achievements for adults
Perfect place for kids and adults that lives science... Some plains and a lot of fn for kids on lunch pad...
Hugh PorterMarch 1, 2015Garden area amazing, a hidden gem in London. Eating area in LG was understaffed, over priced and confusing.
Mag KeFebruary 28, 2015Well...it's actually kind of boring. If you've been to any science museum in US you'll find nothing interesting here (accept maybe the retro cars and the Imax theater)
Laura KingNovember 17, 2011Cockroach Tours at the Science Museum (every Saturday and Sunday until December) check out the video it speaks for itself… costumes includedwww.sciencemuseum.org.uk/cockroachtour
Henrique XavierApril 5, 2015Some exhibitions are sponsored by private companies and seem to be a bit biased towards promoting it's activities.
VicclesticksAugust 29, 2011Food is a teenie bit pricey here but there is a great picnic area on level 3 near the launchpad. Tends to clear out by 2pm for those who can hang on for a late lunch.
Dmitriy MurashkoSeptember 27, 2014Great museum, old vehicles is just superb. But you need much time to watch all(
Melissa MeowDecember 22, 2015Love all the interactive exhibitions, although they can get really crowded.- Ana RatkovicMay 29, 2013You can volunteer and participate in the scientific research study thats happening at Live Science programs at the museums first floor, Who am I
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- 8.5
"They have some really good presentations here, very interesting. Lots of steps to climb to get up there, but worth it."
Richard Dickins - 8.8
"Free entrance and free wifi. It takes about 4 hrs to check out all floors."
Marko Dugonjic - 8.7
"A great place with gifts for all ages - particularly kids...!"
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