Science Museums
South Kensington
•
Open now
Science Museums in London
THE 10 BEST London Science Museums
Science Museums in London
Category types
Types of Attractions
Museums
Museums
Awards
Travellers' Choice Awards winners (including the "Best of the Best" title) are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor, according to the reviews and opinions of travellers across the globe.
Traveller rating
Neighbourhoods
Good for
14 places sorted by traveller favourites
- Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Military Museums • Science Museums
Open now
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
Bloomsbury
•
Open now
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
Paddington
•
Open now
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
Open now
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
Southwark
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
Westminster
•
Open now
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
Whitechapel
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
Kings Cross
What travellers are saying
- Djmel30Preston, UK140 contributionsThe Science Museum London was a great place to visit, for anyone interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It had a vast collection of exhibits and historical artifacts. The museum offered an experience for visitors of all ages.
One of the highlights of my recent visit was the new planes exhibition on the top floor. The collection featured an array of aircraft, from vintage biplanes to modern jet fighters. It was fascinating to learn about the history and development of aviation through these impressive exhibits.
The museum's space area was equally impressive, showcasing some of the most significant milestones in space exploration.
The Apollo 10 Command Module, Russian Soyuz Capsule and a replica of the Soyuz spacecraft. The Moon Lander Mock-up offering a full-scale replica of the Lunar Module used by the Apollo astronauts to land on the Moon.
I found the museum offered a wealth of information, I would suggest increasing the number of staff available around the exhibitions to offer insight and answer questions and share knowledge. There was a lot outside but I only saw security inside. It would also be interesting to learn more about the logistics of transporting large equipment into the museum and preparing it for display.
We spent three hours exploring the Museum and could have easily stayed longer if we had more time. I would highly recommend this museum to anyone interested in science and technology. There did seem to be less interactive exhibitions than I expected.
Overall, The Museum was a fantastic place to explore. It is free entry to the Museum however they do ask for donations where possible.Written 10 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Samantha T103 contributionsOK, straight off, I don't 'do' military stuff. So, I was prepared to be bored, and only went because it was where my cousin wanted to go. It is a surprise to me that I actually enjoyed my day out and that I would recommend it to others.
So what changed my mind? The displays were varied, some of them interactive. They mentioned a wide range of roles, not just of the pilots. Women and BAME were represented. Included other countries. Good range of stories, it wasn't just 'flying machines'. Obviously, the planes and helicopters were really impressive. And there are so many different exhibits.
I saw many families really enjoying interacting with the exhibits. It was good to get inside one of the planes. Seeing the WW1 planes was moving, people actually fought in them, it brings the reality home.
The site is massive, three huge hangars. I would recommend a whole day. We got there a bit before lunch and were unable to see about a third of the site because we ran out of time.
Given that this is free, if I lived locally, I would come again.
I can't comment on the food/restaurant because there was a power cut the day I went, which put these facilites out of action. We could still get tea and coffee (good quality).Written 3 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mathias M1 contributionIt is a good small museum. The wellcome collection was interesting because there was a lot of interactive exhibitions. To top it at all there was free food and painting lesson for everyone one.Written 9 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- _annatkinsonBristol, UK26 contributionsThis is a very small museum based in the corner of St. Mary’s Hospital, near to Paddington Station. Admission is free and the museum is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who provide a guided tour.
The museum consists of just three rooms: Alexander Fleming’s laboratory, a video room and an information room.
It is well worth a visit if you are in the vicinity but the entrance can be difficult to find as it is tucked down the side of the building and is, at the time of writing, surrounded by scaffolding.Written 13 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Anna MLivingston, UK31 contributionsExceeded expectations. I absolutely was not sure what to expect here. Went on a whim cause it was free & close to our hotel. I was pleasantly surprised.
Very educational & eye opening. The exhibit upstairs focuses on health & history of the vagina which is interesting.
Downstairs there is an exhibit that is a little more light hearted & fun.
The shop had lots of cool bits.
It’s a charity - go visit, give a donation & learn a little xWritten 23 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Paul BBrussels, Belgium5 contributionsFabulous tour of this Victorian innovator in product safety. Providing steel, concrete and chain testing services, David Kirkaldy was a pioneer of materials science but more importantly, made the new generation of London bridges, railways and ships safer for us all to use. Thanks to the enthusiastic and knowledgeable team of volunteers for sharing their insightWritten 8 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Master JonjonLondon, UK340 contributionsONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY.
A review of engineering works on tap water, flood prevention and sewer systems.
Attraction within 5-min walk:
Guards Museum
Jewel Tower
Pyx Chamber (Westminster Abbey)
Chapter House (Westminster Abbey)
WHERE TO START.
Exhibits not in any particular order—although, you can start with a "hut" at the end of the corridor, which loops on with an intro video. The clip will run through engineering inventions throughout history, from lighthouses to combustion engines and from post war urban design to recent discoveries.
HIDDEN GEMS.
Behind the hut is a hidden corner dedicated to Joseph Bazalgette, designer of London's sewer system (opened 1866).
Fun fact—The system contributed to the end of London's pandemic cholera outbreaks.
(Interested in this part of history? Travel west for a detailed discussion from the London Museum of Water and Steam.)
OUT OF SERVICES.
A VR headset experience is suspended during our WARS outbreak.Written 26 June 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Paula GriffinLondon, UK909 contributionsPart of Guys Hospital this compact gallery houses regular exhibitions focused on issues effecting healthcare and science in our modern age interpreted through via various artistic media, visual, verbal and written among them. When I visited the theme was that of mental health with resources on hand to help those who may be experiencing problems in their own lives. After all this is more than just art this is therapy.Written 10 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- millypoppymoBarnet, UK40 contributionsThe pod is an amazing space. Very space age with great interactive educational games. My kids are 8 and 6 and they enjoyed this immensely. Afterwards we went to one of the lecture theatres for a talk one the subject we went for - gut feeling. It was a great talk, lots of audience participation and interaction. But at 1hr I felt perhaps trimming it to 45mins or so would have made it even better. Staff there very enthusiastic and friendly. Great experience.Written 31 May 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- greenwichgir1London81 contributionsLoved it!
A fascinating couple of hours spent in the company of a wonderfully engaging volunteer? staff member who was so enthusiastic about his subject.
In a variety of sheds hidden in a suburban garden there is a wonderland of equipment showing the history and development of radio and televisions.
Can't wait to make a return visit.Written 27 September 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - sophtommoLuton, UK8 contributionsThe new exhibit SCOOP is a wonderful premise, what with the recent heatwave in the UK too. It teaches you about the history of ice cream in the UK and with plenty of historical artefacts like penny licks and scents of ice creams from the 18th century, it does fill the "history foodie" section. After this, you can go and make some ice cream (about 1ml worth, but still fun nonetheless). Then you go into a room where you can take your cool Instagram shots and explore the darker side of vanilla. With glow in the dark ice cream and brain-wave experiences with ice cream, it does make you think about your relationship with the food. But then it's done.
If it were an exhibition for a longer amount of time, then it should definitely be cheaper. It's fun but it's not meant to be an exhibition that you spend longer than an hour in.Written 14 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TFAtravelChicago, IL437 contributionsSo tucked between some modern apartments on the west side of the river sits a one story nature center. What makes it so special is it’s location. Rather than situated in pristine forest or other natural place, Creekside is on the banks of a crusted rusty industrial river that fills and empties with the tide. It offers visitors a chance to experience the resilience of nature and the beauty of the small and hidden. Go. Especially children.Written 26 November 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- futtock21London, UK17,143 contributionsWhat is the Dana Centre? I wondered, speculating as to whether it might be a musical venue commemorating the life and times of Ireland’s first Eurovision winner in 1970. Or a Bulgarian cultural centre? In fact it’s a library and research centre that is part of the Science Museum. Designed by Richard MacCormac of MJP Architects it opened in 2003 as a venue for contemporary scientific debate. It re-opened in late 2015 as a library and research centre with the aim of providing a ‘world-class environment for academic research, bringing together the museum’s thriving research and public history department with access to its library and research collections.’Written 20 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EJAmumGreater London, UK1 contributionA lovely place to visit in the he heart of the historic buildings of University College London. My son and his two friends, aged 10, really enjoyed the freedom to open up the drawers and touch and hold different rocks and minerals. The curator is very patient and friendly and answered all their questions. There are other temporary, interactive exhibitions there too and you could combine your visit with the Grant zoology museum also at UCL. It was also great to be mingling with all the students in the relaxed courtyard areas. Thank youWritten 30 October 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
