Visit the Museum

Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD. Find us on a map.


Open from 10.00 - 18.00 every day except 24 to 26 December. Last entry 17.15.


We are now opening until 19.00 (last entry 18.15) during the school holidays.  


Entry is free; but charges apply for the IMAX cinema, flight simulators and some special exhibitions.

Getting here

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Exhibition Road is currently being redeveloped. Please use the tunnel when travelling from South Ken tube.

Museum map

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Coming to visit? Plan your day using our interactive map of the Museum.

Museum calendar

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What's on today? Browse the calendar for gallery tours, drama characters and science shows.

Book tickets now

IMAX

Book tickets for stunning science films in the IMAX 3D cinema and our motion-effects theatres.

Legend of Apollo 4D Cinema

Saturn V rocket

Feel the impact of a Saturn V rocket launch, ride the lunar rover and discover the smell of space.

Red Arrows 3D

The Red Arrows

Fly in the cockpit of a Red Arrows jet in our 3D flight simulation theatre.

Plan a family day out

Kids playing at Launchpad

Planning a family day out? There are lots of fun things to do with kids in London's Science Museum.

Science Museum Lates

Science Museum Lates

Experience an evening of free, adults-only entertainment at this month’s Lates event.

Science Museum Live on Tour

Kids watching a show

The Science Museum is coming to a theatre near you with a fantastic live show to blow your mind and challenge your brain.

Science Night

Science Night

An evening of fantastic activities for kids rounded off by camping in the Museum overnight.

Birthday Parties

Children at the Science Museum

For a birthday to remember have your party at the Science Museum.