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Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London SW7 2DD

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Discover award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement

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Open daily, 10.00–18.00

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Entry to the museum is free. Pre-booking required

Donations welcome

Wonderlab

Interactive gallery

Open daily, 10.00–17.40

Fuel your imagination and immerse yourself in a world of wonder at the most spectacular interactive gallery on the planet. Book early for cheaper prices.

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Power Up

Interactive gallery

Open daily, 10.00 – 17.30

Immerse yourself in our hands-on gaming experience, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years. Book early for cheaper prices.

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Space

Object gallery

Open daily 10.00-18.00

See iconic spacecraft and out-of-this-world objects in our exciting new free gallery.

Free

IMAX 70mm Season

From Christopher Nolan’s genre-defining Batman trilogy to his Oscar-winning epic Oppenheimer, experience a season of stunning IMAX 70mm film classics at the Science Museum this autumn.

Future of Food

Exhibition

Until 1 September 2026

A new, free exhibition about how food must change to protect the planet.

Book free tickets

Christmas Late Opening

Special event

Friday 12 December 2025

Join us for awe-inspiring shows, festive treats and, of course, Christmas shopping.

Astronights

Event

Dates vary

Have you ever wanted to have a sleepover in a museum? Then don't miss out on our exciting space-themed Astronights!

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Visitor discounts: Free days, offers & savings

Tips on free entry, discounted tickets, and budget-friendly ways to explore the museum.

Self-led trails

Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum if you love space

Follow this space trail and go on a journey of exploration and discovery around the Science Museum.

Top 5 things to see for under 7s

Follow this under 7s trail and go on a journey of exploration and discovery around the Science Museum.

Seeing things queerly trail

Follow this self-led trail to discover some of the objects on display at the Science Museum that tell stories of queer communities, experiences, and identities.

Launch into Space

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From telescopes and astronaut gadgets to cosmic homeware, explore a galaxy of gifts that bring the universe closer.

Set course for space this autumn

Museum Overview

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Exhibition Road South Kensington London SW7 2DD

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Discover award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement

Our Exhibitions

Open daily, 10.00–18.00

Opening Times

Entry to the museum is free. Pre-booking required

See and do

Wonderlab

Power Up

Space

IMAX 70mm Season

Future of Food

See and do (con)

Christmas Late Opening

Astronights

Visitor discounts: Free days, offers & savings

Self-led trails

Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum if you love space

Top 5 things to see for under 7s

Seeing things queerly trail

Shop online

Launch into Space

Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London SW7 2DD