Find the information you need to plan your visit—please note you will need to pre-book a free ticket.
Opening times
The museum is open daily from 10.00–18.00 (except for 24-26 December). Last entry is 17.15.
You are welcome to stay in the museum as long as you like, but an average visit lasts around two hours. Galleries start to close 30 minutes before the museum closes.
Closures and holidays
Key info
- Please enter the Science Museum through the Main Entrance on Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD (see Google Maps) or what3words: ///reveal.slime.sugar.
- Your arrival time slot is printed on your tickets—please try to arrive during this period.
- Download a map of the museum, as well as foreign language and sensory versions plus maps for Power Up and Wonderlab.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18+).
- We're currently building new galleries in the museum so there may be some additional noise during your visit.
