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Everything you need to know for your visit to the Science Museum in London, including opening times, admission guidelines, and how to get here.
Find out what to see and do at the Science Museum in London—from award-winning exhibitions to IMAX presentations and exciting science shows.
Founding and history. Making the Modern World gallery from above. The museum was founded in 1857 under Bennet Woodcroft from the collection of the Royal Society of Arts and surplus items from the Great Exhibition as part of the South Kensington Museum, together with what is now the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The Science Museum is home to award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement. The Museum’s interactive galleries bring science to life, where you can see lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy of stars.
The museum aims to make sense of the science that shapes our lives, inspiring visitors with iconic objects, award-winning exhibitions, beautiful galleries, hands-on workshops, science demonstrations and incredible stories of scientific achievement. Duration: 2-3 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
The Science Museum will mesmerize with its interactive and educational exhibits covering everything from early technology to space travel. Take the family along to nurture a wide-eyed fascination for the complexities of the world and the cosmos.
