Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible. The majority of lifts in the museum are wheelchair accessible, have audio announcements and Braille labelling on the buttons. Please refer to the museum map or ask a member of staff for locations.

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

Yes, wheelchairs can be rented. The cost is £1 per rental. A limited number of wheelchairs are available.You can book a manual wheelchair in advance by calling 033 0058 0058. You can also borrow a wheelchair or folding stool on the day by asking a member of staff at the Information Desk.

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

No, special assistance is not available.

Is Science Museum wheelchair friendly?

Yes, Science Museum is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets. The majority of lifts in the museum are wheelchair accessible, have audio announcements and Braille labelling on the buttons. Please refer to the museum map or ask a member of staff for locations.

Is Science Museum baby friendly?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly. Buggies are allowed in the museum and galleries. However, in certain areas, you may be asked to leave your pram in a buggy park as it will be too bulky to be allowed into the area or exhibit. Please note that belongings left in the above buggy parks are left at the owner’s risk, and they may be removed by the security team if left unattended for extended periods of time.

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

Yes, there are breastfeeding rooms available.

No, Science Museum have stated they are not dog friendly. Assistance Dogs and Working guide dogs only.

Is there food and drink available to buy?

Yes there is dining and snack options. We have several cafés and picnic areas in the museum. When you arrive please speak to a member of staff if you’d like to know which cafés are open.Our family-friendly Energy Cafe near the front of the museum offers tasty salads, hot meals and daily specials, as well as grab and go items including lunchboxes, coffee and cake.Enjoy delicious made-to-order milkshakes or even design your own ice cream tubs with your favourite flavours and toppings at our much-loved Shake Bar (next to the entrance of Wonderlab). (Level 3)

Can visitors bring their own food?

Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food You are welcome to bring your own food and drink, which you can enjoy in one of our dedicated picnic areas:- The picnic terrace on Level -1- The seating area on Level 0 in Tomorrows World Gallery - The seating area on Level 1 near the Technicians Gallery - The seating area on Level 2 near Galley CaféOur picnic spaces will be shared with school groups.

How long should I spend in the Science Museum London?

On average, you a visit to the Science Museum takes around 2 hours.

Are you allowed to take pictures in the science museum?

Visitors are permitted to use hand-held cameras or phones within the museum for private and non-commercial purposes, but must not: - Use cameras in any areas where video or photography is restricted (this will always be clearly signed) - Make any recording or take any photograph of any person without the authorisation of that person - You must respect the privacy of other visitors while taking photographs, filming, or making audio recordings in the museum. If a visitor complains that your photography, filming, or recording is intrusive you may be asked to stop and/or delete any imagery and/or leave the museum.

No, there is no parking. We do not have car parking facilities and local parking is very limited.There is no visitor parking in Exhibition Road.The nearest pay and display car parking is in Prince Consort Road and Queen's Gate.Disabled parkingA small number of disabled parking spaces are available on Exhibition Road.Blue Badge holders may park here for four hours between 08.30 and 18.30.

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

No, there is no private hire at Science Museum. Our amazing exhibitions, astounding galleries and creative blank canvas spaces combine to make the Science Museum a unique and inspiring London venue for corporate private hire.Visit hirethesciencemuseum.com for more information.

Can you rent a private room? If so, what are the costs?

No, private room hire is not available.

Is catering provided?

Yes, private catering can be provided.

What is the maximum number of guests allowed?

The maximum number of guests allowed is 750.

What are the closest public transport stops or stations to the attraction?

The South Kensington station, running on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines, is approximately a five-minute walk from the Museum.

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

Yes, Science Museum had stated that you will need to pre-book. We cannot guarantee that tickets will be available on the day. We recommend that you pre-book your free museum tickets in advance of your visit.

Will there be tickets available on the door?

There's no guarantee that tickets will be available on the day so it's best to book beforehand.

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets available to the public. There are separate male, female, all-gender and accessible toilets throughout the museum. There is a Changing Places Toilet on level 0.

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, there are accessible toilets available Changing places toilet Changing Places Toilet is equipped with hoist, changing bench and centrally located toilet between the Energy Hall and Exploring Space gallery. The toilet is accessible with a RADAR key. If you have forgotten your key please ask a member of staff for access. Full details can be found on the Changing Places Toilet Map. Accessible toilets are available on all levels of the museum. Please refer to the museum map or ask a member of staff for locations.

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About Science Museum

You can explore the free galleries of the Science Museum, by walking beneath real rockets in Exploring Space; visiting the largest medical galleries in the world in Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries; diving into the role of mathematics in our lives in Mathematics: The Winton Gallery; or discovering some of the most iconic items that have shaped our society in Making the Modern World, from the Apollo 10 capsule module to Crick and Watson’s DNA model.

Budding scientists can be amazed by live science shows and enjoy demonstrations led by a talented team of Explainers in Wonderlab, while teenagers can discover an interactive world of STEM careers in Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery.

Plus, you can immerse yourself in the hands-on gaming experience Power Up, watch a 3D documentary on a screen taller than four double-decker buses in IMAX: The Ronson Theatre, visit the museum after-hours during adults-only Lates, or spend the night at the museum for Astronights, enchanting children sleepovers.

Things To Do At The Science Museum

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery

Step into an interactive world of careers and take a peek behind the scenes in our brand new gallery.

Try hands on exhibits that bring to life a wide variety of workplaces, from a blockbuster film set to a pharmaceutical lab, allowing you to experience the hidden yet vital careers of technicians.

Exploring Space

From rockets to satellites, probes to landers, this gallery showcases some out-of-this world objects.

You’ll be able to see a full-sized replica of Eagle—the lander that took astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin to the Moon in 1969. Then discover how we are able to live in space—to breathe, eat, drink and go to the toilet.

Making the Modern World

Chart 250 years of science and technology and discover some of the most iconic items that have shaped our society.

The Making the Modern World gallery presents some of the Museum’s most remarkable objects. Come face-to-face with the Apollo 10 command module, Babbage’s Difference Engine No. 1, Crick and Watson’s DNA model and the first Apple computer.

Flight

From humanity's earliest dreams of flight to the wide-body aeroplanes of today, discover the absorbing story of flight.

Plus! A new trail for families - look out for ‘Lucky Jim’, the toy cat mascot belonging to John Alcock who piloted the first non-stop transatlantic flight. Can you spot him and fun flying facts around the gallery?

Wonderlab (ticketed)

This unmissable interactive experience will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways. Enjoy live science shows and demonstrations, meet our wonderful science Explainers, and reveal the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives.

Power Up (ticketed)

160 consoles. Five decades. Game on!

Immerse yourself in our hands-on gaming experience, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years. From Pong to Pacman and Minecraft to Mario, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a retro games fan, a serious gamer or just want to beat your family at Mario Kart.

Play against friends in multiplayer showdowns, rediscover your childhood favourites and test out some of the latest next-gen virtual reality experiences in this ultimate interactive gaming experience. 

Walk underneath real space rockets

From walking under space rockets to seeing a real piece of the Moon, along with visitor favourites including Wonderlab, Power Up, Exploring Space and more, there’s no shortage of fun to be had at the Science Museum.

Visitors can also explore many free galleries in the Science Museum: visit the largest medical galleries in the world in Medicine; The Wellcome Galleries; dive into the role of maths in our lives in Mathematics: The Winton Gallery; uncover the history of aviation in Flight; or discover iconic objects that shaped our society in Making the Modern World, including the Apollo 10 capsule module.

See Science come to life at Wonderlab

Come and think like a scientist at Wonderlab.

This unmissable interactive experience will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways.

Enjoy live science shows and demonstrations, meet our wonderful science Explainers, and reveal the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives.

Spend the Night at the Science Museum

Explore the museum after dark and sleep among its wonders at Astronights! Enjoy out-of-this-world, space-inspired workshops, shows and activities, plus refuel get a delicious breakfast the next morning!

Facilities

Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Changing Rooms
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted

Opening Times

Regular Times

Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00

FAQs

: Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible.
The majority of lifts in the museum are wheelchair accessible, have audio announcements and Braille labelling on the buttons. Please refer to the museum map or ask a member of staff for locations.
: Yes, wheelchairs can be rented. The cost is £1 per rental.
A limited number of wheelchairs are available.
You can book a manual wheelchair in advance by calling 033 0058 0058. You can also borrow a wheelchair or folding stool on the day by asking a member of staff at the Information Desk.
: No, special assistance is not available.
: Yes, Science Museum is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.
The majority of lifts in the museum are wheelchair accessible, have audio announcements and Braille labelling on the buttons. Please refer to the museum map or ask a member of staff for locations.
: Yes, there are baby changing facilities.
: Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.
Buggies are allowed in the museum and galleries. However, in certain areas, you may be asked to leave your pram in a buggy park as it will be too bulky to be allowed into the area or exhibit.
Please note that belongings left in the above buggy parks are left at the owner’s risk, and they may be removed by the security team if left unattended for extended periods of time.
: Yes, there are breastfeeding rooms available.
: No, Science Museum have stated they are not dog friendly.
Assistance Dogs and Working guide dogs only.
: Yes there is dining and snack options.
We have several cafés and picnic areas in the museum. When you arrive please speak to a member of staff if you’d like to know which cafés are open.
Our family-friendly Energy Cafe near the front of the museum offers tasty salads, hot meals and daily specials, as well as grab and go items including lunchboxes, coffee and cake.
Enjoy delicious made-to-order milkshakes or even design your own ice cream tubs with your favourite flavours and toppings at our much-loved Shake Bar (next to the entrance of Wonderlab). (Level 3)
: Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food
You are welcome to bring your own food and drink, which you can enjoy in one of our dedicated picnic areas:
- The picnic terrace on Level -1
- The seating area on Level 0 in Tomorrows World Gallery
- The seating area on Level 1 near the Technicians Gallery
- The seating area on Level 2 near Galley Café
Our picnic spaces will be shared with school groups.
: On average, you a visit to the Science Museum takes around 2 hours.
: Visitors are permitted to use hand-held cameras or phones within the museum for private and non-commercial purposes, but must not: 
- Use cameras in any areas where video or photography is restricted (this will always be clearly signed) 
- Make any recording or take any photograph of any person without the authorisation of that person 
- You must respect the privacy of other visitors while taking photographs, filming, or making audio recordings in the museum. If a visitor complains that your photography, filming, or recording is intrusive you may be asked to stop and/or delete any imagery and/or leave the museum. 
: No, there is no parking.
We do not have car parking facilities and local parking is very limited.
There is no visitor parking in Exhibition Road.
The nearest pay and display car parking is in Prince Consort Road and Queen's Gate.
Disabled parking
A small number of disabled parking spaces are available on Exhibition Road.
Blue Badge holders may park here for four hours between 08.30 and 18.30.
: No, there is no private hire at Science Museum.
Our amazing exhibitions, astounding galleries and creative blank canvas spaces combine to make the Science Museum a unique and inspiring London venue for corporate private hire.
Visit hirethesciencemuseum.com for more information.
: No, private room hire is not available.
: Yes, private catering can be provided.
: The maximum number of guests allowed is 750.
: The South Kensington station, running on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines, is approximately a five-minute walk from the Museum.
: Yes, Science Museum had stated that you will need to pre-book.
We cannot guarantee that tickets will be available on the day. We recommend that you pre-book your free museum tickets in advance of your visit.
: There's no guarantee that tickets will be available on the day so it's best to book beforehand.
: Yes, there are toilets available to the public.
There are separate male, female, all-gender and accessible toilets throughout the museum. There is a Changing Places Toilet on level 0.
: Yes, there are baby changing facilities available
: Yes, there are accessible toilets available
Changing places toilet Changing Places Toilet is equipped with hoist, changing bench and centrally located toilet between the Energy Hall and Exploring Space gallery. The toilet is accessible with a RADAR key. If you have forgotten your key please ask a member of staff for access. Full details can be found on the Changing Places Toilet Map. Accessible toilets are available on all levels of the museum. Please refer to the museum map or ask a member of staff for locations.

Contact Details

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Exhibition Road, South Kensington
London
Greater London
SW7 2DD
England

Please enter the Science Museum through the Main Entrance on Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD or what3words: reveal.slime.sugar.

Tel: 03300580058