Founded in 1892, the Science Museum was originally a combination of items from the Royal Society of Arts and the Great Exhibition of 1857, but now is home to an unparalleled collection of technological history running to hundreds of thousands of exhibits.
From the first jet engine to Stephenson's Rocket, Babbage's Difference Engine to Crick's original DNA model, many interactive exhibits and the new iMax theatre showing science and nature in glorious 3D, the museum showcases formative moments in the history of science and technology; the journey from the industrial revolution to the present day is shown in the museum's collection.
The interactive nature of many of the exhibits makes it a haven for kids of all ages.
Also within the museum is an extensive library, formerly the National Library for Science, Medicine and Technology, which holds a variety of ancient manuscripts, early books and periodicals and is a source of learning for many international scholars.
The Science Museum is adjacent to the Victoria and Albert and Natural History museums.
Address
The Science Museum
Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London SW7 2DD
Travel
Nearest Tube: South Kensington [District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines]
Follow the signs from the station in order to reach the Science Museum
NOTES
-The Museum is open daily from 10 am until 6 pm
-Concessionary ticket holders must provide proof of eligibility
-Family tickets are available by phone only
-Length of stay 1-1.5 hours
-No readmission to special exhibition
-Entry is restricted to your chosen timeslot - latecomers will not be admitted
-FOR COPYRIGHT REASONS, NO BAGS, CAMERAS OR MOBILE PHONES ARE ALLOWED IN THE EXHIBITION AREA. ALL THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE DEPOSITED IN THE CLOAKROOM PROVIDED
-Admission to the main galleries of the Science Museum is free