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IndoorsFree entry

Science Museum

South Kensington, London
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ENTRY

Free

SETTING

Indoors

WHERE

South Kensington, London

What it’s like

South Kensington free science galleries plus ticketed Wonderlab - Soft Play N never.

Science Museum next to the Natural History Museum - Wonderlab, rockets and free galleries for a full South Ken day. Soft Play N never.

Check sciencemuseum.org.uk for Wonderlab tickets and opening hours. Permanent galleries are free.

South Kensington tube.

Facilities

Birthday parties
Booking required
Gift shop
Group bookings
School visits

Plan your visit

Do we need to book ahead?

Yes, booking is required, and you can book on their site. Turning up on spec risks a wasted trip.

How much does Science Museum cost?

It's free to get in.

Do they do birthday parties?

Yes, the venue offers birthday parties and group bookings. Details and booking on their site.

What if it rains?

You're covered, it's indoors.

Also on site

  • IMAX: The Ronson Theatre

    indoors

    Big-screen IMAX cinema showing documentaries. Booking ahead gives cheaper prices.

  • Jellycat Space Shop

    Themed space shop featuring the Jellycat Space Crew.

Areas to explore

  • Power Up

    indoors

    Hands-on gaming experience featuring video games and consoles from the past 50 years. Open daily 10.00-17.30. Booking ahead gives cheaper prices.

  • Space

    indoors

    Free gallery about the past, present and future of human space travel, including iconic spacecraft and other objects. Open daily 10.00-18.00.

  • Wonderlab

    indoors

    Interactive gallery for families with hands-on experiments, live demonstrations and more than 50 exhibits. Open daily 10.00-17.40. Booking ahead gives cheaper prices.

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