# Science Museum, London — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore centuries of scientific innovation through interactive exhibits and fascinating displays at this South Kensington treasure, where young minds can touch, experiment and engage with everything from space travel to cutting-edge technology. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/london/attractions/science-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Science Museum Exhibition Road, South Kensington [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2437941248506864350&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Hyun Kyu Kang](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110256557786986539977) **In short:** Science Museum is a museum in London, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 76,755 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Science Museum Explore centuries of scientific innovation through interactive exhibits and fascinating displays at this South Kensington treasure, where young minds can touch, experiment and engage with everything from space travel to cutting-edge technology. ## What's nearby - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints next door - Imperial College London 150m away - Imperial Business School 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Changing Rooms Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## Opening 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 Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [pradip](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106542089810219737601/reviews) ★★★★★ The Science Museum in London is one of the most popular museums in the United Kingdom. It is located in South Kensington and is a great place for people of all ages to learn about science and technology. Every year, millions of visitors come to explore its exciting galleries and exhibitions. Visitors can find many interesting objects, including historic steam engines, old aircraft, space rockets, satellites, and medical equipment. One of the museum's most famous exhibits is the Apollo 10 command module, which traveled to the Moon. There are also interactive displays where visitors can press buttons, try experiments, and learn through hands-on activities. These exhibits make science fun and easy to understand. The museum also has an IMAX cinema, where visitors can watch educational films on a giant screen. There are special galleries designed for children, allowing them to play, explore, and discover new ideas. The museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, science shows, and workshops that help visitors learn about new inventions and scientific discoveries. The Science Museum is free to enter, making it an excellent place for students, families, and tourists. A visit to the museum is both · via Google [M](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116901001700258295438/reviews) ★★★★★ Great museum, really interesting space section. Lots of things to see and learn about. I was impressed when I went into the aviation floor as you could go on a walk way and see the planes from a different level, I really enjoyed that. The museum is free to enter, but I recommend booking tickets in advance to skip the queue. Nice little cafe and gift shop. Staff are very friendly and informative. Amenities clean. · via Google [Zagorskyi Orest](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115103565065038667232/reviews) ★★★★★ This museum was one of the biggest surprises of our trip to London. It is very close to the Natural History Museum, so it is easy to visit both on the same day. The museum is free, but I highly recommend booking the free online tickets before your visit. We did this and entered almost immediately without waiting in the long queue. The museum is huge! I was really impressed by the size of the exhibitions. My favourite parts were the aircraft gallery, the medical exhibition and of course the space section. Everything looks amazing and there is so much to see. Unfortunately, we only had about two hours there. It was enough only to walk around, take photos and look at the biggest exhibits. We didn’t have time to read most of the information because there is simply too much. Next time I will definitely spend the whole day here. I also think an audio guide is a very good idea because there are so many interesting stories behind every exhibition. This museum is perfect for adults and children. If you are visiting London, don’t miss it. I can highly recommend this place! · via Google [Rosie Draper](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109020127980414859478/reviews) ★★★★★ Fabulous visit to the science museum. Went at 12:30 on a Saturday, I was online booking tickets whilst walking through the door. There was no queue so I ended up buying them there. Lots to see and do, I recommend checking the imax times when you get there and doing a screening of one of their specials (normally 1 hour). Loads of cafes with an array of food and beverages. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487605431300da3f:0x21d54ea6148622de!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this museum offers a wide variety of fascinating and interactive exhibits covering science, technology, and engineering, with highlights like the space and aviation sections. Visitors also appreciate the free entry and the helpful, friendly staff. They mention it's a great place for all ages, especially children, and recommend booking tickets online to avoid queues. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2DD [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.4972216%2C-0.1767283) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (76,755 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 2-3 hours **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** London [More attractions in London](https://staycation.co.uk/london/attractions) ★ 4.6 (76,755 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [03300580058](tel:03300580058) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** London **Postcode** SW7 2DD **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C3XFRWF+V8 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487605431300da3f:0x21d54ea6148622de!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487605431300da3f:0x21d54ea6148622de!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487605431300da3f:0x21d54ea6148622de!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near London Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Science Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Science Museum? Yes: free car park, paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Science Museum? 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