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Science Museum

Kensington and Chelsea, London

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Science Museum

9.1^/10

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Ranked #7 for exhibits in London
Has a stamp of approval from Wired and New York Habitat
"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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Priya TungrusJanuary 21, 2017
New ticketed wonderlab has decreased congestion in what used to be the Launch Pad
Bartek OlejnikJuly 21, 2015
It is a very interesting place.
Jacques ReynekeOctober 21, 2015
Great exhibition !
Łukasz TyrałaMarch 29, 2018
The layout is not very intuitive, so pick a free map at the entrance.
Nail ValiyevMarch 21, 2012
Highly recommended. Great museum, my favourite
Alex ComerfordAugust 28, 2013
Don't like that they now make you line up to demand a voluntary donation to get in. Remember you can say no.
David RomeJune 29, 2012
It's free but they put the heavy guilt trip on you when you arrive. Suggesting £20 as a donation to us!
Peter StevensFebruary 10, 2015
Some good exhibits. Love the aeroplanes
Davi LemosDecember 28, 2011
Best Museum in London, try the fantastic 3D Imax Cinema.
Amit DhumashFebruary 16, 2013
Free show on 3rd floor about some structure is for kids only. Beware!!
Lasse RybergJanuary 11, 2014
The "only in London" exhibition is worth checking out.
evereverse Laura VeronesiJanuary 13, 2014
Very interseting ex in on alchemy
Önder BingölNovember 9, 2014
Foucoult pendulum is my favourite item.
Sarah PospiechMarch 20, 2011
Lift system is bloody confusing! Great for under 5's in the basement
HarkableFebruary 24, 2012
In 2011 89% of visitors said they learnt something new during their visit - no pressure then...
Daniel Molnar3 weeks ago
A victim of overtourism and greed to let it overflow.
Andrea Samper VillegasAugust 24, 2012
Best raspberry & white choc. Muffin ever!
Nick SuyAugust 7, 2014
Great! And ofcourse free
georgi jordNovember 19, 2012
top floor, 360 simulator, great fun for 12GBP
PaePae NuanphanApril 16, 2018
Interesting stuff here!
Max GlaisherJune 5, 2019
Lots of science and history
T NNovember 27, 2014
Late nights, exhibitions, shake bar
Angus HendersonSeptember 4, 2014
Launchpad shows are great for the kids!
Ikmal NordinMarch 11, 2012
if you'd like to go on any of the paid exhibitions, go on the fly 360 capsule.
Dennis JamesMay 20, 2013
If you run out of things to do in London you might check it out.
Gina LipovicsAugust 10, 2014
The shop is amazing!
Endre FejesDecember 16, 2015
Nicely organised museum
Karl SmithApril 5, 2013
Be weary if buying items that are being demonstrated as they never work how they show them to!
giuls delozDecember 29, 2015
The exhibitions
Ezgi ErdemApril 1, 2017
You should go there asap.
Thomas ThemelFebruary 5, 2012
Don't miss Charles Babbage's preserved brain on the second floor!
Stanislav DimitrovJanuary 26, 2020
Umm, should I be thrown rocks at if I say it's overrated?
Calvin RobinsonJuly 15, 2016
Great for kids.
Evelyn J.December 10, 2014
For free... And definitely a must-see.
Bianca NgAugust 28, 2016
So informative and fun!!
p dubyaFebruary 22, 2011
If possible try and eat after or before the lunch time rush!
Jon CrossickAugust 29, 2011
The pattern pod also good for kids. Grnd floor
Alberto SimonDecember 5, 2017
Kids love it :)
SophiaAugust 11, 2015
it's just fun pressing buttons here!
Mia MiabeeJanuary 5, 2016
The best museum!!
Rob MosleyMarch 3, 2011
Launchpad rocks, for both kids and big kids. Also check out Lates, last Wednesday of each month... Science and booze!
OvidiuJanuary 3, 2014
Very nice. Worth it!
Roy HocknullMarch 4, 2016
So many floors and exhibitions
PeteJanuary 19, 2013
Some great shows for kids in the Launchpad area on 3rd floor.
Sarah AllesAugust 26, 2014
Interesting, but I guess more fun for children.
Jonno SouthamFebruary 1, 2014
Don't bother coming on a Saturday. Its packed and your child will only be disappointed when they don't get in to the attractions.
Robson SilvaMay 6, 2012
Interactive science games in the very back gallery, 3rd floor.
Philip RijkersFebruary 9, 2018
Interactive gallery
Artur FApril 18, 2014
Not worth a visit, most of the exhibits are videos. The shop is great though!
Shiva Kumar NaspuriJuly 14, 2010
Go to the Lates - a night of free adults-only entertainment, which happen last Wednesday of every month. Read more

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