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Science Museum
Science Museum
Kensington and Chelsea, London
The experts at Time Out London 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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Time Out LondonMarch 27, 2012The 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
Rene JoergensenFebruary 19, 2016Impressive in size and displays! Worth a visit - come early to avoid the crowds!!
Ville VatanenDecember 21, 2016Exhibitions were okay, mainly targeted for kids. The "science through the ages" was the best, less kids running around too.
Alex AntoniuAugust 10, 2014This museum is amazing, and is a must see! The best part is that is free. Also cheek the Natural History museum next door.
AlviseApril 15, 2016Top for families with kids, so many interactive activities to do. You can spend the whole day here easily
Catherine ReynoldsAugust 17, 2014Late nights are the best. Each one has a theme! Adults get to explore the muesum without kids! Brilliant idea in my book.- Deb SwinneyAugust 25, 2013Absolutely 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.
Otel.comOctober 11, 2011This 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.
Priya TungrusJuly 28, 2016Great adult only lates on the last Friday of every month. Very interactive.
Jenny LawSeptember 4, 2015A lot of things to see, like engine and machines about the modern age. Visit the Natural History Museum nearby as well!
Diego SartoriAugust 10, 2014Perfect for a rainy day. Free (well, most of it), interactive, for all ages.
Kasia KoczułapSeptember 27, 2016Great for kids and for adults. Perfect place to learn something in interesting way.
- Check out the programme of special events and late-night openings - there is almost always a bar for the grown ups!
FredMarch 27, 2018Impressive plane collection but as an engineer, computer and communications section is best
Dominic FeeneyOctober 15, 2014Amazing place. The space exhibition is first rate and a must see. Especially as it's free entry
Korhan EserFebruary 2, 2015Mostly for children but still good for a quick tour. Also the shop was filled with very nice and interesting merchandise
National Maritime MuseumJuly 11, 2011The 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
Yarn LamApril 1, 20156 floors of exhibits! Especially love level 3 with the flying machines. There's also a simulator ride and 3D show on flying.
Marie SteinthalerMay 31, 2015Last Wednesday of every month is late night opening time. Check out the silent disco, it's hilarious.
KostasJune 17, 2015A great experience! Nonetheless, the amount of objects displayed may be too much for one visit for some of the sections.- AdriaApril 24, 2015Try out the calculators in the computer history section. Amazing aeroplanes as well!
Martin LevyApril 16, 2012If you're here for #DME12 you should drop by 'n say hi to Shootitlive. And we'll show you how to monetize your live coverage with photos, videos and crowdsourced content. Oh yeah!
Start from the top floor and head down. Easier on the legs and see the exhibits.
Maria BlOctober 19, 2014Entrance is free! very nice and interesting museum for all the members of family!
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
Fatih KuranMay 18, 2015It is spectacular so big with so many interesting attractions and movie theatres. Must visit with kids
Gerard van EnkApril 23They 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, 2016The flight free tour in the guidance of Peter was astonishing! Lots of interesting exhibits, free wifi
Anne WalFebruary 22, 2015Went 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.
Bon ChantawibulApril 25, 2018Check out the Mathemetic gallery design by the one and obly, Zaha Hadid.
aliSeptember 25, 2016really great for kids, not so much for the adults. nice space exhibition with real sized rockets and lunar module though.
Alexia KFebruary 2, 2015Always great to visit , great permanent exhibition and very interesting periodic exhibitions
SwarmstrongNovember 14, 2014The information age exhibition is so interesting! Science museum is great for kids, families and My one really!- Ben McKenzieSeptember 23, 2011When 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.
Katerina KerrSeptember 21, 2015I 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.
Costas LazaridesFebruary 22, 2013What 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!
- Time Out LondonFebruary 23, 2012Only 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
Alia T. ZulkifliDecember 14, 2012Fav museum in London! So interactive and fun. The shop is full of exciting things. Definitely a must go!
Visit the information age section, and don't forget to listen to the song telling the story of the telegraph!
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.
Paola Bassanese EnergyaJanuary 22, 2012Contribute 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
Purple FrogJune 15, 2011Visit 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
Daan van KlinkenAugust 27, 2014Man this place is busy and hot (temperature wise)! Also: the Energy Café seems to be the busiest of them all.
Napeleonia 🌼August 6, 2016great place for kids and adults , it needs sometime to go through everything but it's worth it
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.
LamiaJune 24, 2014Great place to chill-out with kids and discover a bit of Sciences. Great bubbles show as well
Atif HussainJuly 22, 2015I 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
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- 8.4
"They have some really good presentations here, very interesting. Lots of steps to climb to get up there, but worth it."
Richard Dickins - 8.7
"Free entrance and free wifi. It takes about 4 hrs to check out all floors."
Marko Dugonjic - 8.6
"A great place with gifts for all ages - particularly kids...!"
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