London Science Museum
The Science Museum in London features the world's largest collection of science and technology under one roof
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
Fee: No, except for IMAX Theatre, simulators and special exhibitions.London Science Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- 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
Address: Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD, UK
Phone: 0330 058 0058
Official Website: London Science Museum
London Science Museum Reviews
Rated out of 5
It is nice, especially if you have children, but as an alone adult, I didn't enjoy it. Not so many experiments to see and try. Also, the nice things must be paid, what is included in the free ticket not really worthy. It is not a must of London compared to other attractions. All in all, I managed to see some nice pieces of museums
Cristian Cucu - 2 weeks ago
Definitely worth a visit at least once! The museum has so many fascinating exhibits, so plan to spend plenty of time if you want to see everything. It’s a great place to learn about science—whether it’s how the human body works or the history of the steam train. Kids can explore, play, and learn in a very hands-on way, which makes it even more engaging.
Not to mention that all staff was cool and friendly.
There are dining areas and some lovely gift shops to enjoy as well. Tickets can be purchased online in advance, or directly at the entrance on the day of your visit.
Mona Zare - 4 weeks ago
Had a good couple of hours here and it was very quiet. No school trips as they had only just gone back to school - which was a blessing. Plenty to see over many floors but not enough time to see everything. Will be back.
Even though entry is free, you need to get a ticket before entry. This is probably just to get your email address so they can bombard you will emails.
Paul D - 2 weeks ago
The Science Museum is definitely worth a visit! It's free to enter, but I recommend prebooking tickets online to avoid queues, especially during weekends or holidays. The museum is well organised, set in a large building with good facilities and plenty of space to explore.
There’s a lot to see,from fascinating exhibits to hands-on activities and cinema experience and they also run organised events and cater to group visits. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our visit.
The only downside was that some galleries were closed due to renovations, which was a bit disappointing as we were looking forward to seeing everything. Hopefully they’ll be fully open again soon. Still, a great day out for all ages!
Rosi Petkova - a month ago
The Science Museum is such a fun and interesting place to visit! There’s so much to see and do for all ages—from space rockets and historic inventions to hands-on experiments and interactive zones for kids. We don’t have anything like this in Toronto, so it was a real treat to explore. It’s free to enter (some exhibits cost extra), and you can easily spend hours here. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in London!
Christine G - 3 weeks ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines | South Kensington Station | 5 MInutes |
How to get to London Science Museum by Tube
From South Kensington Station follow the underground walkway by the ticket barrier which comes out at the entrance to the Science Museum.
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