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Science Museum

Kensington and Chelsea, London

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Science Museum

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Ranked #7 for exhibits in London
The experts at Wired 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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Priya TungrusJanuary 21, 2017
New ticketed wonderlab has decreased congestion in what used to be the Launch Pad
Kate Arkless GrayApril 27, 2012
Been here 10+ times
They're got an Apollo capsule (10) its BEEN ROUND THE MOON. Not in space gallery, but DO find it further on.
Jacques ReynekeOctober 21, 2015
Great exhibition !
Alex ComerfordAugust 28, 2013
Don't like that they now make you line up to demand a voluntary donation to get in. Remember you can say no.
Davi LemosDecember 28, 2011
Best Museum in London, try the fantastic 3D Imax Cinema.
Amit DhumashFebruary 16, 2013
Free show on 3rd floor about some structure is for kids only. Beware!!
Łukasz TyrałaMarch 29, 2018
The layout is not very intuitive, so pick a free map at the entrance.
Peter StevensFebruary 10, 2015
Some good exhibits. Love the aeroplanes
Lasse RybergJanuary 11, 2014
The "only in London" exhibition is worth checking out.
evereverse Laura VeronesiJanuary 13, 2014
Very interseting ex in on alchemy
georgi jordNovember 19, 2012
top floor, 360 simulator, great fun for 12GBP
HarkableFebruary 24, 2012
In 2011 89% of visitors said they learnt something new during their visit - no pressure then...
Önder BingölNovember 9, 2014
Foucoult pendulum is my favourite item.
Sarah PospiechMarch 20, 2011
Lift system is bloody confusing! Great for under 5's in the basement
Nick SuyAugust 7, 2014
Great! And ofcourse free
Andrea Samper VillegasAugust 24, 2012
Best raspberry & white choc. Muffin ever!
Max GlaisherJune 5, 2019
Lots of science and history
T NNovember 27, 2014
Late nights, exhibitions, shake bar
Dennis JamesMay 20, 2013
If you run out of things to do in London you might check it out.
PaePae NuanphanApril 16, 2018
Interesting stuff here!
Angus HendersonSeptember 4, 2014
Launchpad shows are great for the kids!
Ikmal NordinMarch 11, 2012
if you'd like to go on any of the paid exhibitions, go on the fly 360 capsule.
Gina LipovicsAugust 10, 2014
The shop is amazing!
Robson SilvaMay 6, 2012
Interactive science games in the very back gallery, 3rd floor.
Karl SmithApril 5, 2013
Be weary if buying items that are being demonstrated as they never work how they show them to!
Endre FejesDecember 16, 2015
Nicely organised museum
Thomas ThemelFebruary 5, 2012
Don't miss Charles Babbage's preserved brain on the second floor!
Evelyn J.December 10, 2014
For free... And definitely a must-see.
giuls delozDecember 29, 2015
The exhibitions
Ezgi ErdemApril 1, 2017
You should go there asap.
Calvin RobinsonJuly 15, 2016
Great for kids.
Jon CrossickAugust 29, 2011
The pattern pod also good for kids. Grnd floor
Stanislav DimitrovJanuary 26, 2020
Umm, should I be thrown rocks at if I say it's overrated?
p dubyaFebruary 22, 2011
If possible try and eat after or before the lunch time rush!
Bianca NgAugust 28, 2016
So informative and fun!!
SophiaAugust 11, 2015
it's just fun pressing buttons here!
Mia MiabeeJanuary 5, 2016
The best museum!!
Alberto SimonDecember 5, 2017
Kids love it :)
Rob MosleyMarch 3, 2011
Launchpad rocks, for both kids and big kids. Also check out Lates, last Wednesday of each month... Science and booze!
OvidiuJanuary 3, 2014
Very nice. Worth it!
PeteJanuary 19, 2013
Some great shows for kids in the Launchpad area on 3rd floor.
Jonno SouthamFebruary 1, 2014
Don't bother coming on a Saturday. Its packed and your child will only be disappointed when they don't get in to the attractions.
Roy HocknullMarch 4, 2016
So many floors and exhibitions
Sarah AllesAugust 26, 2014
Interesting, but I guess more fun for children.
Shiva Kumar NaspuriJuly 14, 2010
Go to the Lates - a night of free adults-only entertainment, which happen last Wednesday of every month. Read more
Artur FApril 18, 2014
Not worth a visit, most of the exhibits are videos. The shop is great though!
Philip RijkersFebruary 9, 2018
Interactive gallery
Or-Tal KiriatiSeptember 19, 2013
Don't bother with this museum. Only positive is they have wifi
margherita ferrandiniSeptember 5, 2013
Amazing !!
Jon TootillAugust 18, 2015
Children's area in the basement

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