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Science Museum
Science Museum
Kensington and Chelsea, London
Has a stamp of approval from Wired and New York Habitat
"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)
"Definitely check out the Listening Post on Floor 1."(7 Tips)
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Check out the programme of special events and late-night openings - there is almost always a bar for the grown ups!
- AdriaApril 24, 2015Try out the calculators in the computer history section. Amazing aeroplanes as well!
John GibbonsSeptember 1, 2013Free night for adults on the last Wednesday of every month called Lates. Sounded super cool, but the nights should be called 'Climbing Stairs and Waiting in Lines'.
Thomas ParisotSeptember 4, 2016Surprisingly, the Science Museum hosts great photography exhibitions on a regular basis: Parr, Talbot, Ray-Jones, Soth etc. Check them out!
KostasJune 17, 2015A great experience! Nonetheless, the amount of objects displayed may be too much for one visit for some of the sections.
Diego SartoriAugust 10, 2014Perfect for a rainy day. Free (well, most of it), interactive, for all ages.
AlviseApril 15, 2016Top for families with kids, so many interactive activities to do. You can spend the whole day here easily
Stacy Bo BacyOctober 25, 2019Science Museum Lates are adults-only, after-hours theme nights on the last Wednesday of every month. Tickets are free online!
Sujatha Krishnan-BarmanAugust 27, 2014Go to the top floor and check out the exhibits on the history of mathematics and computing; so much fun!
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.
Korhan EserFebruary 2, 2015Mostly for children but still good for a quick tour. Also the shop was filled with very nice and interesting merchandise
aliSeptember 25, 2016really great for kids, not so much for the adults. nice space exhibition with real sized rockets and lunar module though.
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
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!
ClementinaMarch 9, 2015Amazing! Their display of aircrafts and engines are breathtaking. Also communications, maths and computing. Avoid it on early weekdays, annoying shouting and running school kids everywhere- AlviseApril 1, 2016Bring your kids with confidence. There are so many activities for them AND you get to learn something yourself too :)
Dominic FeeneyOctober 15, 2014Amazing place. The space exhibition is first rate and a must see. Especially as it's free entry
Liron AltmanOctober 21, 2016The flight free tour in the guidance of Peter was astonishing! Lots of interesting exhibits, free wifi- My favorite museum in London, prepare to have your mind blown. I could spend a week here.
Fatih KuranMay 18, 2015It is spectacular so big with so many interesting attractions and movie theatres. Must visit with kids
Ilya MikhaltsouJuly 4, 2013If you are keen on sone real science, better go through all the old exhibition first, in the main hall and upwards. Still, there are some 'new format' exhibitions, quite childish, they are separated.
Philippa MooreSeptember 15, 2014Science museum sleepovers are amazing. So much fun the kids don't realise just how much they are learning!
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.
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.- 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 ;)
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.
Start from the top floor and head down. Easier on the legs and see the exhibits.
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.
Napeleonia 🌼August 6, 2016great place for kids and adults , it needs sometime to go through everything but it's worth it
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.
İlke GüntanMarch 1, 2013A 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!
Alexia KFebruary 2, 2015Always great to visit , great permanent exhibition and very interesting periodic exhibitions
"Listening Post" is hidden away, but a wonderful piece of connected and constantly evolving art - take 10 minutes out to sit and immerse yourself.
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
Ana RatkovicMay 29, 2013If you get hungry, Deep Blue restaurant on the ground floor, opposite IMAX cinema, have delicious veggie burger!
Derek LawFebruary 24, 2023Even though it is free, getting a ticket online before going can save queuing.
Konstantin Leonidovich InterbomzhJuly 2, 2016Great permanent exposition and current exhibitions!Great space! Great staff! :-)
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!
Mr SSeptember 5, 2021Amazing!! So much to see and do and it is free - although please donate something..
SenayOctober 18, 2014'Who am I' is the best part of the museum. Also stop in at Energy Cafe, nice place to drink coffee.
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
Wojtek SiudzinskiAugust 8, 2015Some of the areas are available from certain different floors. Free map is very usefull for finding those.
Alia T. ZulkifliDecember 14, 2012Fav museum in London! So interactive and fun. The shop is full of exciting things. Definitely a must go!
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.
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.
Robert MolApril 4, 2014Unique dinner surrounded by some monumental science history! Not an everyday experience at the Science Museum!
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"They have some really good presentations here, very interesting. Lots of steps to climb to get up there, but worth it."
Richard Dickins - 8.6
"Free entrance and free wifi. It takes about 4 hrs to check out all floors."
Marko Dugonjic - 8.3
"A great place with gifts for all ages - particularly kids...!"
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