Science Museum, London

Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2DD
England

Website

www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

E-mail

General enquiries

sciencemuseum@nmsi.ac.uk

General enquiries and feedback

feedback@nmsi.ac.uk

Telephone

Information and bookings

0870 870 4868

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
The Science Museum
baby changing facilities icon Food icon Guided tours icon Shop icon Library icon Study area icon Hearing disability facilities icon Visual disability facilities icon Wheelchair access icon

Where else can you find life-changing objects from Stephenson’s Rocket to the Apollo 10 command module, take in a science show, catch an immersive 3D movie, enjoy the thrills of a special effects simulator, introduce children to science with fun, hands-on interactives and encounter the past, present and future of technology in seven floors of galleries? At the Science Museum you can find all this and more!

Venue type

Science centre, Museum

 Opening hours

Daily 10.00-18.00

Closed 24-26 December

 Admission charges

Admission to the Museum is free but charges apply to the IMAX 3D Cinema, simulators and some special exhibitions and events.

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Guided tours
  • Information point provided
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Induction loops in lecture theatres
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Library with public access
  • Mail order service available
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Licensed for weddings
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2DD
England

Website

www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

E-mail

General enquiries

sciencemuseum@nmsi.ac.uk

General enquiries and feedback

feedback@nmsi.ac.uk

Telephone

Information and bookings

0870 870 4868

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Agriculture, Archives, Aviation, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Design, Film and Media, Fine Art, Inland Waterways, Industry, Land Transport, Maritime, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, World Cultures

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Specialist publications on collections available
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2DD
England

Website

www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

E-mail

General enquiries

sciencemuseum@nmsi.ac.uk

General enquiries and feedback

feedback@nmsi.ac.uk

Telephone

Information and bookings

0870 870 4868

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Digital and online resources

Challenge of Materials

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/on-line/challenge/

An online exhibition about materials, with interactive elements exploring types of materials, selecting materials, making materials, and 'world-changing' materials.

Creator

  • Science Museum

Publisher

  • Science Museum

Cracker

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/onlinestuff/games/cracker.aspx

Energy - fuelling the future

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/energy/

A website designed to help KS2 and KS3 children find out about how we use energy, and make the most of a visit to the Energy Fuelling the Future gallery at the Science Museum. Here you will find fascinating facts, quizzes, and a wealth of practical activities developed with teachers who have tested them with their own children in schools. Many of the activities can be adapted for different audiences.

Creator

  • Science Museum

Energy Info Zone

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/energy/site/EIZgames.asp

Grain Strain

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/onlinestuff/games/grain_strain.aspx?keywords=grain+strain

ID-fit

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/onlinestuff/games/id-fit.aspx?keywords=id-fit

Launchball

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/launchpad/launchball/

Photo-ops

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/onlinestuff/games/photo-ops.aspx

The Hunt for Higgs

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/antenna/bigbang/huntforhiggs/index.asp

Wasted!

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/onlinestuff/games/wasted.aspx

 digital and online resources

Building Bonanza Low Energy House Game

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/onlinestuff/games/building_bonanza.aspx

Try to build a "house of the future" by selecting the most environmentally friendly, low-energy materials and features in this online interactive game.

Making the Modern World: Bridges

http://www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk/learning_modules/maths/02.TU.03/

This mathematics study module, available online, looks at how differently shaped bridges, built at different periods of time, handle loads and stress.

Making the Modern World: Urban Sustainability - Cities and the Role of Technology

http://www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk/learning_modules/geography/04.TU.01/?section=14

This geography study module, available online, looks at urban development. Case studies are taken from cities around the world, and demonstrate cities as different kinds of systems, sustainability, and how technological developments affect urban life.

 face to face resources

Kids' Science Book Club

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/about_us/membership/kids_science_book_club.aspx

The Kids Science Book Club is a fun and interactive book club to encourage children to read and learn whilst enjoying a literary extravaganza. It’s a great way to learn more about science in a fun way. On Saturdays, monthly at 11.00.

How to obtain

Booking is essential - email membership@sciencemuseum.org.uk or call 020 7942 4333.

Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2DD
England

Website

www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

E-mail

General enquiries

sciencemuseum@nmsi.ac.uk

General enquiries and feedback

feedback@nmsi.ac.uk

Telephone

Information and bookings

0870 870 4868

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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