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Science Museum

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Address: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, SW7 2DD

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0870 870 4868

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Science Museum is in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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The Science Museum in South Kensington houses one of the most comprehensive collections looking at the development of science and industry, and it is all done in a fun and creative way. This museum is one of the most interactive in the city, with lots of hands-on exhibits. In the high-tech Wellcome Wing, visitors can digitally alter their faces to look older or younger, and manipulate their voices. Some of the highlights include the Launch Pad gallery, which explains basic scientific principles, Puffing Billy, the oldest steam locomotive in the world and the actual Apollo 10 capsule. The King George III Collection of scientific instruments highlights 18th century science, or if you're looking to rest your feet, there is also a 450-seat IMAX theater. Kids always love the Science Night Sleepovers, which are held throughout the year.

Visiting Science Museum

Travel

Underground Stations

South Kensington Tube (6 minutes)

Gloucester Road Tube (8 minutes)

Railway Stations

West Brompton Railway Station (25 minutes)

Paddington Railway Station (32 minutes)

Opening Times

10am-6pm

Car Parks

Union Car Parks (6 minutes)

Q-Park Kingston House (9 minutes)

Pricing

Adult FREE, Child FREE | Charges apply for the IMAX 3D Cinema, simulators and some special exhibitions.

London Location Map of Science Museum

Exhibition Road

Printable map of Science Museum

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Alternative Museums

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London Sights and Attractions / Museums

Natural History Museum

Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

1 minutes walk from Science Museum

The Natural History Museum is sure to impress even the most jaded of children. This ornate museum is home to more than 70 million specimens ... More

London Sights and Attractions / Museums

Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum

Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

4 minutes walk from Science Museum

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Alternative Local Sights and Attractions

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London Sights and Attractions / Historic Buildings

Brompton Oratory

Brompton Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

7 minutes walk from Science Museum

Built in 1884, in the Italianate Baroque style, the Brompton Oratory is an exact imitation of the Church of the Gesu in Rome and sports ... More

London Sights and Attractions / Art Galleries

Royal College of Art

Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

7 minutes walk from Science Museum

The Royal College of Art has a lively programme of exhibitions featuring the work of its postgraduate students. In a further bid to promote artistic ... More

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Local Hotels

Near Science Museum

London Hotels / Hostel

Beit Hall - Imperial College

Imperial College London, Prince Consort Road, South Kensington Campus, SW7 Map

3 minutes walk from Science Museum

In summer, from June to September, the university halls of Imperial College London offer travellers clean, budget, centrally located accommodation. The college's Grade II listed ... More

London Hotels / Mid Range Chain Hotel

Fifty Four Boutique Hotel

54 Queen's Gate, London, SW7 Map

4 minutes walk from Science Museum

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The Gainsborough - Small Luxury Hotel

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Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel - Mid-Range Chain Hotel

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Near Science Museum

London Events / Exhibitions

The Darwin Centre

15th September 2009 until 15th September 2010

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 Map

1 minutes walk from Science Museum

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London Events / Exhibitions

Medieval and Renaissance Galleries

2nd December 2009 until 2nd December 2010

Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 Map

4 minutes walk from Science Museum

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	Events in South Kensington

Local Shopping

Near Science Museum

London Shopping / Delicatessens

La Cave a Fromage

24-25 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

5 minutes walk from Science Museum

In true French style, this chic cheese shop piles its wares high and stinking, with no fridges, or glass barriers to stop customers getting in ... More

London Shopping / Florists

Gilding the Lily

Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

6 minutes walk from Science Museum

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Moxon's - Food and Drink Shops

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Chanel - Ladies Fashion

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Local Restaurants

Near Science Museum

London Restaurants / Cafes and Delis

Oddono's

14 Bute Street, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

6 minutes walk from Science Museum

Italian ice cream as only the Italians know how. This ice cream parlour is hotly tipped by celebrity chefs, Gordon Ramsay and Italian chef Theo ... More

London Restaurants / Brasseries

La Bouchee

56 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

7 minutes walk from Science Museum

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Local Education

Near Science Museum

London Education / Evening Classes

Dana Centre

165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

3 minutes walk from Science Museum

There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first ... More

London Education / Universities and Colleges

Royal College of Art

Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

7 minutes walk from Science Museum

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Local Leisure

Near Science Museum

London Leisure / Health and Beauty

G-Spa

63-81 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

8 minutes walk from Science Museum

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London Leisure / Fitness

LA Fitness

63-81 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

8 minutes walk from Science Museum

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Local Pubs

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London Pubs / Bars

Barts

Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, Chelsea, London, SW3 Map

12 minutes walk from Science Museum

Taking its inspiration from the American speakeasy movement, Barts is a tiny, intimate and relaxed bar in South Kensington which promises a refreshingly fun experience ... More

London Pubs /

Ghost INC

7-11 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London, SW7 Map

4 minutes walk from Science Museum

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Boujis

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5 minutes walk from Science Museum

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