Science Museum
- Science enthusiasts
- Technology enthusiasts
- Families with children
What Visitors Say
The Science Museum in London is one of the most popular museums in the United Kingdom. It is located in South Kensington and is a great place for people of all ages to learn about science and technology. Every year, millions of visitors come to explore its exciting galleries and exhibitions. Visitors can find many interesting objects, including historic steam engines, old aircraft, space rockets, satellites, and medical equipment. One of the museum's most famous exhibits is the Apollo 10 command module, which traveled to the Moon. There are also interactive displays where visitors can press buttons, try experiments, and learn through hands-on activities. These exhibits make science fun and easy to understand. The museum also has an IMAX cinema, where visitors can watch educational films on a giant screen. There are special galleries designed for children, allowing them to play, explore, and discover new ideas. The museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, science shows, and workshops that help visitors learn about new inventions and scientific discoveries. The Science Museum is free to enter, making it an excellent place for students, families, and tourists. A visit to the museum is both
Entry to the science museum is free, but it's recommended to book a timed ticket to avoid lines. Huge and varied collections, from steam engines to airplanes and cars to medicine and space exploration. Interactive high-tech exhibits. IMAX T theater requires sperate tickets. For children, the playspace 'the garden' in the basement offers fun, sensory experiences.
This museum was one of the biggest surprises of our trip to London. It is very close to the Natural History Museum, so it is easy to visit both on the same day. The museum is free, but I highly recommend booking the free online tickets before your visit. We did this and entered almost immediately without waiting in the long queue. The museum is huge! I was really impressed by the size of the exhibitions. My favourite parts were the aircraft gallery, the medical exhibition and of course the space section. Everything looks amazing and there is so much to see. Unfortunately, we only had about two hours there. It was enough only to walk around, take photos and look at the biggest exhibits. We didn’t have time to read most of the information because there is simply too much. Next time I will definitely spend the whole day here. I also think an audio guide is a very good idea because there are so many interesting stories behind every exhibition. This museum is perfect for adults and children. If you are visiting London, don’t miss it. I can highly recommend this place!
Fabulous visit to the science museum. Went at 12:30 on a Saturday, I was online booking tickets whilst walking through the door. There was no queue so I ended up buying them there. Lots to see and do, I recommend checking the imax times when you get there and doing a screening of one of their specials (normally 1 hour). Loads of cafes with an array of food and beverages.
Great museum, really interesting space section. Lots of things to see and learn about. I was impressed when I went into the aviation floor as you could go on a walk way and see the planes from a different level, I really enjoyed that. The museum is free to enter, but I recommend booking tickets in advance to skip the queue. Nice little cafe and gift shop. Staff are very friendly and informative. Amenities clean.
Highlights
Apollo 10 Capsule
Spacecraft that orbited the MoonFlown in May 1969, the Apollo 10 command module rehearsed the first Moon landing, travelling around the Moon and returning at a record re-entry speed.
Flight Gallery, Level 3
DNA Model
Double helix that changed biologyThis 1953 model shows Watson and Crick’s double-helix structure of DNA, explaining how genetic information copies itself from cell to cell.
Exploring Space corridor, Level 2
Difference Engine
Victorian computer, built in 1990sCharles Babbage designed this mechanical calculator in the 1840s. The museum built a working version in 1989-1991 to prove the design works.
Computing Gallery, Level 2
Medicine Galleries
Britain’s largest medical galleriesOpened in 2019, these vast rooms use 3,000+ objects to tell 500 years of medical history, from prosthetics to penicillin.
Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries
Energy Hall
Historic steam power in motionTowering engines from the 18th and 19th centuries show how steam powered mines, mills and cities, sparking the Industrial Revolution.
Ground Floor, Entrance
Opening Hours
Fun Facts
The Apollo 10 capsule flew around the Moon in May 1969 before Apollo 11’s landing.
The museum’s Medicine galleries opened in 2019 and are the largest medical galleries in the UK.
A working version of Babbage’s Difference Engine was built at the museum in 1989-1991 from original plans.
Over 2.8 million people visited in 2024, among the UK’s most popular museums.
James Watt’s Workshop was moved here in 1924 with 8,000+ items preserved in place.
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