Science Museum
A science museum with real objects such as a steam engine and the Apollo 10 command module. Entry is free, and the interactive areas are great for kids.
Located on Exhibition Road, the museum's collection covers the Industrial Revolution, transport, spaceflight, medicine, and the information age. Must-see exhibits in the Making the Modern World gallery include Stephenson's Rocket locomotive, the Apollo 10 command module, and early computers. The Wonderlab interactive science gallery requires a separate ticket, and children can spend an entire afternoon there. Permanent exhibitions are free, though advance booking on the official website is recommended. Hours are roughly 10:00 to 18:00 daily. It is just one street away from the Natural History Museum, so you can visit both on the same day.
Opening hours
10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Natural History Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Royal Albert Hall
- Harrods
- Kensington Palace
- Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens
- Design Museum
- Notting Hill / Portobello Road Market