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Science Museum
Science Museum
Kensington and Chelsea, London
The experts at Time Out London and Londonist 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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Carol BridgeAugust 22, 2012Gift shop - Great for small/cheap bits for kids to take home as a token of the visit but be careful of the more expensive items- often not worth the price.
SE22 Piano School East DulwichOctober 9, 2011The lift to the basement is past the space exhibition. Take the accessible lift down if you want to bypass the long wait!
Lion Witch WardrobeMay 10, 2012Get out of the museum and head to Narnia! Go to Kensington Gardens and get your tickets to see The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe live on stage today!
Kat PondAugust 28, 2011Free entry so worth a visit but much has not been kept up to date. Lots of broken exhibits and stuff that doesnt work shame. Basement great for kids age 2 to 6. Food is pricey but there are benches
KseniaApril 7, 2015Don't you even try going there on weekends. This amount of children will eat you alive.
- Ben McKenzieSeptember 23, 2011You must visit Listening Post, an art installation that turns live Internet chat text into beautiful sound and vision.
Alex ComerfordAugust 28, 2013Don't like that they now make you line up to demand a voluntary donation to get in. Remember you can say no.
ЕкатеринаJanuary 26, 2014If everyone could leave their children at home that would be great. Museum looks like kindergarten
- Priya TungrusJanuary 21, 2017New ticketed wonderlab has decreased congestion in what used to be the Launch Pad
Rob MosleyMarch 3, 2011Launchpad rocks, for both kids and big kids. Also check out Lates, last Wednesday of each month... Science and booze!
David RomeJune 29, 2012It's free but they put the heavy guilt trip on you when you arrive. Suggesting £20 as a donation to us!
Simon WillisonJanuary 14, 2012The history of flight exhibit is brilliant, and includes a section cut out of a Boeing 747
University of WestminsterMay 23, 2011Free entry into the Science Museum although there is a charge for certain exhibitions and the IMAX.
Sinem TacirOctober 11, 2011Energy zone is very interesting and fun! So visit the 2nd floor for sure:)
*iVy DelizDecember 5, 2012It was an amazing surprise to see the Apollo 10 command module all the way in England!
They're got an Apollo capsule (10) its BEEN ROUND THE MOON. Not in space gallery, but DO find it further on.
Robson SilvaMay 6, 2012You should not loose the interactive physics games on the 3rd floor of the first gallery.
Amy KimberApril 2, 2012The shake bar on the 3rd floor is a welcome spot, sandwiches are pricey though.
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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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