Science Museum
The Science Museum sits on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, part of the same museum quarter as the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, and traces the history of science and technology through galleries covering space exploration, steam power, computing, and medicine. Its permanent collection includes early Stephenson locomotives and a full-scale model of the Apollo 10 command module, alongside a hands-on Wonderlab gallery aimed at younger visitors. Unlike many of Britain's national museums, entry to the main galleries remains free, though its IMAX cinema and special exhibitions charge separately.
Visitor Information & Practical Details
- Place NameScience Museum
- AddressExhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD, United Kingdom
- Opening Hours10:00–18:00
- Admission / PriceFree
- Phone+442075942123
- Official Websitehttps://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
- GPS Coordinates51.49722, -0.17673
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