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Science Museum

📍 London, Greater London

★4.6(74,577 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

The Science Museum in South Kensington features Wonderlab interactive gallery, a new Space gallery with real spacecraft, Power Up gaming experience, and an IMAX theatre. Free entry. Dedicated play areas for young children downstairs.

✓ Free entry✓ Pre-book tickets✓ Wonderlab✓ Flight gallery✓ IMAX theatre✓ Hands-on exhibits
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★★★★★Featured review by Daniel H

Great place to visit. I recently had a wonderful time exploring a truly great place! I brought my son along, who's very interested in the engineering field, and he absolutely adored it. It was so inspiring to see his eyes light up with all the innovative displays. We spent hours learning and exploring, making it a perfect outing for us both. I highly recommend this destination for anyone with a curious mind or an interest in how things work. #EngineeringAdventures #FamilyFun #InspiringPlaces #STEMeducation

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with curious children of any age — the museum spans content from toddler play spaces through to complex engineering exhibits that engage adults equally. Plan three to four hours minimum and pre-book free tickets before arriving, especially during school holidays when queues without tickets are significant.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Pre-book free tickets online before visiting — queues without tickets are long, especially in school holidays
⏰Plan three to four hours to cover the main galleries without rushing
đŸŽŸī¸Start at the dedicated downstairs play space if visiting with toddlers — it is specifically designed for young children
🚗The Flight gallery with life-size planes from different eras is a major highlight for older children

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

74,577 Google reviews

Must pre-book free tickets40%
Engaging for all ages35%
Allow three to four hours25%
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Daniel H

a month ago

★★★★★

“Great place to visit. I recently had a wonderful time exploring a truly great place! I brought my son along, who's very interested in the engineering field, and he absolutely adored it. It was so inspiring to see his eyes light up with all the innovative displays. We spent hours learning and exploring, making it a perfect outing for us both. I highly recommend this destination for anyone with a curious mind or an interest in how things work. #EngineeringAdventures #FamilyFun #InspiringPlaces #STEMeducation”

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MJ Newton

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Great day out. Booking your tickets before arrival, is a must, to avoid the queues! Very informative, great displays, many items taking me back to my childhood, which sparked many happy memories. It was great to see many if the exhibits, within touching distance. Plenty of area's for food or if you've brought your own, picnic area's. Unfortunately we didn't get around everything, due to time constraints. Would definitely go back.”

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Minerva T

a month ago

★★★★★

“Pre-book ticket to save queue time even the ticket is free, especially during school holidays. The museum is fantastic even for young children. We met some wonderful demonstrators who explained science clearly to children and answer all their questions in an engaging way. Spent around 4hrs there. The play room downstairs was also great for young children. Will definitely visit again when the Space exhibition reopens!”

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Kate Stein

a month ago

★★★★★

“This place is amazing. Right next to the natural history museum and just as worth a visit. My absolute favourite part was the flight room. So many life size planes from different era's, that you get to view from a long platform. Definitely book your free tickets, it'll save you alot of time. Even if your late for your allotted time, your QR code will get you in without queuing.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Science Museum spans multiple floors of interactive and permanent galleries. Wonderlab delivers hands-on science experiments with live demonstrators. The Space gallery houses iconic spacecraft. Power Up offers a gaming experience, and the IMAX theatre screens science films. A dedicated play space for younger children sits downstairs. Self-led trails cater to different age groups, and special Astronights sleepovers run periodically. Food areas and picnic space are available inside.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

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