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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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Come to the Shake bar, third floor! Great milkshakes and many more things :)
Melissa MeowDecember 22, 2015Love all the interactive exhibitions, although they can get really crowded.
Henrique XavierApril 5, 2015Some exhibitions are sponsored by private companies and seem to be a bit biased towards promoting it's activities.
Arvid SchneiderJanuary 17, 2015They even have a piece of moon. For science lovers a must. For the rest not so much :)
Spend some time at the Listening Post, particularly if you're there for a Late. Randomly generated words in a dark room is the nearest thing I get to a religion.
YOUhomeOctober 22, 2014The Science Museum includes exhibitions covering all aspects of science and technology.
Marlyn GuzmanOctober 21, 2010is huge, covering five floors, so don't expect to see it all in one day! Each floor looks at a different aspect of technology and science using displays and interactive inf
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.
GiteshJune 22, 2013Picnic rained off, so we hit the basement at the science museum. Kids are happy with with the garden area, but still getting wet!
BrianSeptember 13, 2015Such a muddled space. Great content but poorly exhibited. And the brand is a bit dated.
Alyson LongNovember 23, 2014Don't miss Launchpad on the 3 rd floor for Hands on fun and free science shows.
Katharine LamontDecember 13, 2012Downstairs play area perfect for toddlers on a rainy day but go in the morning as afternoons are chocca
RustySeptember 25, 2012Hubble 3D IMAX movie is awesome! Worth every pence. Takes about an hour of your day.
WiredAugust 23, 2012The Science Museum was founded in 1857 with objects shown at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace.
Paramount PropertiesAugust 14, 2014The monthly late night for adults every month is great fun with friends
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 :(
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.
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.
Simon WillisonJanuary 14, 2012Did you know the Science Museum has its own mummy? It's up on the 5th floor in the Egyptian Medical Practice exhibit.
Ed LeaFebruary 11, 2013If you're planning on eating in the restaurant by the imax, send someone ahead to queue. There can be 30min + wait at weekends.
Tim LloydJuly 24, 2012Check out the Make it in Great Britain exhibition on the first floor: Mclaren F1 racing car, body parts and a jet engine!
Joseph RobertsonMay 7, 2013Go and see the listening post. Oh, and the sand glasses. Also, the Google Web Lab.
Plamen SpassovMay 8, 2012It's really exiting ... everyting. Visit & enjoy the bewt museum of this king that i've ever has been!- Carol BridgeAugust 22, 2012Gift shop - Great for small/cheap bits for kids to take home as a token of the visit but be careful of the more expensive items- often not worth the price.
Rachel MercerAugust 10, 2014Avoid the "Atmosphere" exhibit at all costs. The Exhibit being sponsored by Shell means that they're presenting highly skewed positions on Global Warming.
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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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"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!!"
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