Science Museum
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Science Museum

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  • 4.673k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 6 pm

The Science Museum in South Kensington offers lively, hands-on galleries and historic technological collections that spark curiosity for all ages. Expect interactive exhibits, immersive displays and regular special exhibitions — ideal for families, students and curious tourists seeking engaging, educational experiences.

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Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 6 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 6 pm
monday
10 AM–6 PM
tuesday
10 AM–6 PM
wednesday
10 AM–6 PM
thursday
10 AM–6 PM
friday
10 AM–6 PM
saturday
10 AM–6 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–6 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Science Museum
  2. 2 Natural History Museum · 1 min
  3. 3 Nature Discovery Garden · 3 min
  4. 4 Victoria and Albert Museum · 5 min
  5. 5 Kensington Gardens · 18 min
Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DD, United Kingdom(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+443300580058Websitesciencemuseum.org.uk

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 73k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Art installations
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around here

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.