Science Museum
The Science Museum is a major museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London. It was founded in 1857 and today is one of the city’s major tourist attractions, attracting 3.3 million visitors annually. Our museum tells the stories of the extraordinary human achievement and technological advances that have helped humanity overcome challenges throughout history. From Helen Sharman’s iconic space suit to Amy Johnson’s marvellous Gipsy Moth aeroplane, these incredible stories help ignite curiosity, encourage scientific endeavour and spark the imagination.
Opening times:
Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10.00–18.00 (last entry 17.15).
Galleries start to close 30 minutes before the museum closes.
During school holidays the museum is open seven days a week.
Closed Now!10:00 - 18:00
- Saturday10:00 - 18:00
- Sunday10:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
- Thursday10:00 - 18:00
- Friday10:00 - 18:00
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