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Science Museum
Science Museum
Kensington and Chelsea, London
The experts at Londonist and Time Out London 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)
"Definitely check out the Listening Post on Floor 1."(7 Tips)
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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.
Dave SmithMarch 23, 2010if you want hands-on fun, head straight up to the top floor for the interactive exhibitions. and definitely try the exhibit which catches your shadow. great fun.
Isabella JopeMarch 10, 2013Snack break? Head to the second floor of the canteen--cool view of the exhibition hall + no prams and less crowded
Kateryna ProtsenkoJuly 12, 2014If you have limited time, head straight to LAUNCHPAD - it's a must-visit!
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)
ismail hakkı polatAugust 31, 2012Outstanding experimental courses on rocket science for children. Even for us;)
Plamen SpassovMay 8, 2012It's really exiting ... everyting. Visit & enjoy the bewt museum of this king that i've ever has been!
KseniaApril 7, 2015Don't you even try going there on weekends. This amount of children will eat you alive.
Paramount PropertiesAugust 14, 2014The monthly late night for adults every month is great fun with friends
Lolla MoonMay 30, 2013Quite poor. Not so much a museum but a confusing display of random stuff of not much interest. Entrance free, but Plenty money grabbing opportunities inside. Most floors are just games. Boring.
Visit the information age section, and don't forget to listen to the song telling the story of the telegraph!
RustySeptember 25, 2012Hubble 3D IMAX movie is awesome! Worth every pence. Takes about an hour of your day.
Siew WongJune 20, 2017There was no aircon and though it says free admission , the staff upfront asked for donation before allowing us to enter. better to change the admission to ticketed than to be stopped for donation :(
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!
Joseph RobertsonMay 7, 2013Go and see the listening post. Oh, and the sand glasses. Also, the Google Web Lab.
Vincent B.October 23, 2010For kids the pattern pod is great! If you are driving car park on street is free after 1.30pm on Saturdays.
Energya Therapies by Paola BassaneseJanuary 23, 2012Have a 3D face scan at Me in 3D on first floor (Wellcome Wing) to contribute to Great Ormond Street Hospital's work on face reconstruction
Chris GMay 11, 2013Apollo 10 CSM, call sign "Charlie Brown" is on display here. After Apollo 10, NASA required "dignified" names for command and lunar modules. This "rule" lasted until Apollo 16, when "Casper" was used.
Simon WillisonJanuary 14, 2012The history of flight exhibit is brilliant, and includes a section cut out of a Boeing 747
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
Arvid SchneiderJanuary 17, 2015They even have a piece of moon. For science lovers a must. For the rest not so much :)
WiredAugust 23, 2012The Science Museum was founded in 1857 with objects shown at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace.
YOUhomeOctober 22, 2014The Science Museum includes exhibitions covering all aspects of science and technology.
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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 - 8.6
"Free entrance and free wifi. It takes about 4 hrs to check out all floors."
Marko Dugonjic - 8.4
"A great place with gifts for all ages - particularly kids...!"
Dave Fitch
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- 9.2
"One of the best Natural History Museums. Beautiful building with so many exhibits. Free entrance, but a donation is encouraged. There are paid exhibitions. Gift shops & restaurants on site."
Nicole Mills - 8.4
"The bar at the Ri is a fab place for a cocktail and a decent bite to eat. In the evenings you can get a lovely platter to share whilst at lunch time they do great British gastro pub style dishes."
Kristen Dodd - 9.0
"Excellent choice to have breakfast or brunch. Very interesting shop"
Vangelis Moraitis
Places people like to go after Science Museum
- 9.4
"The V&A always has a great array of exhibitions suitable for anyone. Attend a class or talk with the team, or head to our cafe to unwind after a day in the museum."
YOUhome - 9.1
"Try the Mezzah Lounge restaurant on the rooftop terrace (4th floor). They offer delicious Lebanese food. The hummus with chicken and the falafel are divine !"
Peter Guns - 9.6
"Wheb the weather is good don't miss the chance to go for jogging or running, this place is divine!"
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