Science Museum

Description
One of the great Victorian era museums devoted to the history of industry and sciences.
Lots of themed galleries ranging from the early days of the industrial revolution right up to the space age and computing.
Expect lots of large original artifacts, huge steam engines, rocket engines, cars and right in the roof, a vast collection of aircraft.
Address
Exhibition Road,
London,
SW7 2DD
Ticket prices
The museum is free to visit and most of the galleries are also free (but they're really keen on you booking tickets in advance), with charges for some exhibitions or more interactive displays.
Prices last checked February 2025.
Link to Science Museum website
Opening Hours
The museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm (last entry 5:15pm).
Galleries start to close 30 minutes before the museum closes.
There is also a monthly late opening for adults only typically a late Thursday in the month.
Opening hours last checked February 2025.
Accessibility
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Address
Science Museum
Exhibition Road,
London,
SW7 2DD
Exhibitions open now
Versailles: Science and SplendourFrom iconic royal residence of the past, to Olympic and Paralympic venue today, the Palace of Versailles is famous around the world for its opulent architecture and rich history. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it also became a major …
Exhibition ends on Monday 21st Apr £12Science Museum, South Kensington
From iconic royal residence of the past, to Olympic and Paralympic venue today, the Palace of Versailles is famous around the world for its opulent architecture and rich history. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it also became a major …
Top events happening here
Space Lates at the Science Museum
Discover an evening of talks, demos, interactive workshops, food and drink— and the last chance for their famous silent disco in the Exploring Space gallery.
Thu 6 Mar 2025 - 6:30pm to 10:00pmFree
Discover an evening of talks, demos, interactive workshops, food and drink— and the last chance for their famous silent disco in the Exploring Space gallery.
Power Up evening session
Grab your controllers and play your way through 160 consoles, hundreds of video games and five decades of gaming history.
Wed 9 Apr 2025 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm£15
Grab your controllers and play your way through 160 consoles, hundreds of video games and five decades of gaming history.