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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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Fuel your imagination and immerse yourself in a world of wonder at the most spectacular interactive gallery in the world.

IMAX: The Ronson Theatre

Enjoy heart-pounding audio, awe-inspiring images and immersive 3D shots on a screen the size of four double-decker buses.

WINNER ART FUND MUSEUM OF THE YEAR 2020

Blog post

Find out how we will use our Art Fund prize money to provide special outreach sessions to school children .

Our Future Planet

Special exhibition

19 May 2021 – 2022

Right now, scientists are racing to develop different technologies to remove and store excess carbon dioxide – the most significant cause of climate change.

Visitors arriving at the Science Museum on the first day of reopening previews following five months of closure

FAQs about museum closure/opening

Take a look at our FAQS for answers to any questions you may have about visiting the museum.

Climate talks

Join us throughout 2021 for Climate Talks, a series of panel discussions, Q&As and events exploring the problems caused by climate change.

Science Museum supports NHS by hosting mass vaccination centre

The Science Museum is delighted to be hosting an NHS vaccination centre, to serve NW London, as part of the Government's roll out of the UK coronavirus vaccine programme.

Explore our collection

Series

Women in Science

Women have long played an important but often unacknowledged role in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Everyday Technology

Discover the extraordinary stories behind familiar objects and technologies we encounter every day.

Podcast

A Brief History of Stuff

Explore the past, present and future of the everyday things in your home with our new podcast, hosted by Nihal Arthanayake.

For the experimentalists

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Science kits designed to capture the imagination and inspire learning.

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Museum Overview

About Us

Exhibition RoadSouth KensingtonLondon SW7 2DD

Our Location

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

Our Exhibitions

Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10.00–18.00

Opening Times

Entry to the museum is free. Pre-booking required

See and do

Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery