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Science Museum
Science Museum
Kensington and Chelsea, London
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"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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Hui-ern NgMarch 15, 2015I LOVE THIS PLACE - great exhibitions! Nothing you can't learn from the science museum
SenayOctober 18, 2014'Who am I' is the best part of the museum. Also stop in at Energy Cafe, nice place to drink coffee.
Philippa MooreSeptember 15, 2014Science museum sleepovers are amazing. So much fun the kids don't realise just how much they are learning!
Ana RatkovicMay 29, 2013If you get hungry, Deep Blue restaurant on the ground floor, opposite IMAX cinema, have delicious veggie burger!
AlviseApril 1, 2016Bring your kids with confidence. There are so many activities for them AND you get to learn something yourself too :)
Konstantin Leonidovich InterbomzhJuly 2, 2016Great permanent exposition and current exhibitions!Great space! Great staff! :-)
Mr SSeptember 5, 2021Amazing!! So much to see and do and it is free - although please donate something..
Kateryna ProtsenkoJuly 12, 2014If you have limited time, head straight to LAUNCHPAD - it's a must-visit!
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
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.
Søren SøndergaardNovember 9, 2019A little too focused on the “free” entry and donations when many exhibitions inside comes with a fee. The free parts of the museum are rather stale.
Valentina CiolinoDecember 3, 2017Tickets to wonderlab are worth the cost. Amazing, science made fun for all
Isabella JopeMarch 10, 2013Snack break? Head to the second floor of the canteen--cool view of the exhibition hall + no prams and less crowded
Linus HeAugust 7, 2014Great museum! Liked the exhibitions about 'time' and aboout engines&vehicles the most.
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 ;)
Derek LawFebruary 24, 2023Even though it is free, getting a ticket online before going can save queuing.
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.- ste maunderMarch 18, 2016If you can, nip into the Ada Lovelace mini exhibition before it ends in March ~ really good
ismail hakkı polatAugust 31, 2012Outstanding experimental courses on rocket science for children. Even for us;)
Wagner Sartori juniorAugust 18, 2014Take your kids with you. the fly place is packed with airplanes, helicopters and a must to see.
The new Wellcome wing has a lot of empty space, lots of interactives but very few artefacts of interest. Stick to the main body of the museum.
Ieva AndrukaitytėOctober 10, 2014An interesting exhibition on space and many interactive activities for hands-on experience.
Wojtek SiudzinskiAugust 8, 2015Some of the areas are available from certain different floors. Free map is very usefull for finding those.
- Try the green screen on the 3rd floor! You can dress up as an astronaut or a pilot 🌝🌚
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!
Gábor SebestyénJune 7, 2017Want to see the first ever web server? Or the Soviet Giant? For free? Then it's your place to visit.
"Listening Post" is hidden away, but a wonderful piece of connected and constantly evolving art - take 10 minutes out to sit and immerse yourself.
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)
Perfect place for kids and adults that lives science... Some plains and a lot of fn for kids on lunch pad...
Hugh PorterMarch 1, 2015Garden area amazing, a hidden gem in London. Eating area in LG was understaffed, over priced and confusing.
If you like retro-exhibitions, head up to the first floor communications gallery, whose labels clearly haven't been updated since the early 90s...possibly the 80s.
Laura KingNovember 17, 2011Cockroach Tours at the Science Museum (every Saturday and Sunday until December) check out the video it speaks for itself… costumes includedwww.sciencemuseum.org.uk/cockroachtour- Ana RatkovicMay 29, 2013You can volunteer and participate in the scientific research study thats happening at Live Science programs at the museums first floor, Who am I
Dmitriy MurashkoSeptember 27, 2014Great museum, old vehicles is just superb. But you need much time to watch all(
Edwin TanOctober 8, 2018more like Science History museum. Don’t expect modern interactive displays which engages the kiddos. It’s a retelling of achievements for adults
Simon WillisonNovember 12, 2011Black Arrow - Britain's only home-grown satellite launch vehicle. The fifth one built (never launched due to the program being cancelled) hangs from the ceiling, along with a spare Prospero satellite
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- 8.5
"Amazing museum. And free! Keep your eure peeled - the museum hosts new a exhibition every quarterly so there always something new too see alewch year ☺"
Kritt Normsaskul - 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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"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 - 8.9
"One of my favorite galleries in London, it's well designed and made for you to interact with it. The permanent exhibition has curious objects that can be appreciated by anyone."
Andres Schondube - 7.2
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- 9.4
"A MUST MUST MUST place to see.you can easily spend your day here. It is free except the exhibitions - Alexander McQueen is worth to see - also visit its garden and cafe for a lovely break 10/10!!"
Restless World Citizen - 9.1
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Ilia Ardebili - 9.6
"A very huge park with alot of things to do, u can enjoy ur cup of coffe in the morning, take a walk or just have a relaxing day over there👌🏻"
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