London Science Museum

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The Science Museum in London features the world's largest collection of science and technology under one roof

Galleries inside the Science Museum cc licensed photo by lesteph

The Science Museum in London receives over 3 million visitors every year and boasts a collection exceeding 300,000 items. Some notable items include the oldest steam locomotive still in existence, some of the oldest remaining steam engines, the very first jet engine, a prototype of a 10,000 year clock, a reconstruction of the first model of DNA and much, much more. There are also many hands on interactive displays as well as an IMAX 3D theatre.

The Science Museum is divided into numerous galleries on seven levels which cover an extensive range of subjects, both historical and looking into the future, so there is something of interest for everyone.

This museum is located on Exhibition Road adjacent to both the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum, so you may want to consider making it a museum day and visiting them while in the area.

Since the Science Museum is a public museum it has free admission to all of its permanent exhibits making it a great place to visit, even if you are travelling on a budget. There is a charge for the IMAX 3D theatre, simulators and special exhibitions.

The museum is open daily except on December 24-26th.

For more information about the Science Museum please visit their official site link below.

Facts For Your Visit

Official Website: London Science Museum

Fee: No, except for IMAX Theatre, simulators and special exhibitions.

COVID-19 Advisory

Many indoor and even some outdoor tourist attractions are temporarily closed due to the Global COVID-19 pandemic. If the hours of operation are shown below, they may not reflect these closures. Please verify hours with any attraction before visiting.

We believe the measures being taken are absolutely neccessary to preserve lives and we pray for everyone and their families as the world works together to get through this crisis.

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Regular Hours:

Monday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Category: Museums

Address: Exhibition Road
London SW7 2DD
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 870 870 4000

Reviews

Yelp Rating:
4 out of 5 4 Star Rating
Based on 245 Reviews.

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This place is a fantastic place to spend a day learning about new things. I saw many impressive exhibits about aeroplanes, machines, generators, and many... Read More

Jeruen D. Jan-14-2020

We came here same weekend my friend was visiting, as along with various cafes, bars, and restaurants we also explored the museums!! We went to three over... Read More

Valeria F. Nov-09-2019

The Science Museum is one mainly geared for children, so I didn't get much out of it or find myself walking away with new information. The exhibits are all... Read More