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Science Museum

Exhibition Road | South Kensington, London SW7 2DD, England
44 870 870 4868
Ranked #54 of 816 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 488 Reviews
Type: Science Museums
Owner description: This museum chronicles the development of science and industry in Great Britain over the centuries, with an extensive collection from biochemistry and...... more » Owner description: This museum chronicles the development of science and industry in Great Britain over the centuries, with an extensive collection from biochemistry and photography to meteorology and astronomy. « less
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Brighton, United Kingdom
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

This is an extremely thorough museum that explores many areas of science to varying degrees of depth. It is appropriate both for specialists in a field or for young children. My father as an engineer and my husband as a system's administrator got a lot of those the history of computing for instance, while something like the display on science... More

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Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

Interesting exhibits. Has childrens areas, but often the young school children were bouncing off the walls throughout the museum without supervision. Enjoyed the aviation exhibits. More

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Los Angeles
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012 NEW

You need a full day to really explore all that this museum has to offer. Great for kids - lots for them to touch and experience. An unparalleled collection of ships and maritime history displays as well as math history and first generation computers. More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012 NEW

Great museum and it's huge. Lots of things to see and do, and something for the whole family to enjoy. Leave a lot of time if you want to see everything, or at least half of it. I didn't get to see as much of it as I would've liked to and had to rush around in the end. There's... More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012 NEW

a great place for grandmothers and grandchildren to "explore all things scientific" together More

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Amsterdam
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 NEW

Attended on Adults Night, the last Wednesday of every month. A good novelty but definitely a world for kids... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 NEW

Badly trained staff turfed us out at closing time in an extremely rude manner! There was also some chewing-gum stuck on one of the seats and some off-colour graffitti (of a male genital part) on a seat which my partner was forced to sit on! Highly inappropriate for children!!! And while they were cleaning the tables, I heard one of... More

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I actually never thought that science was so cool, and still don't, really. But when I'm at this museum, it's just clearly amazing what science can do, and most of it was created by us humans! Great place to go to! I recommend it! More

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Miramichi, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

A lot of amazing things to see. There was even a piece of the moon. There are interactive activities for children. There was no fee & it was very close to the Underground. Although, they didn't seem to be ontop of repairs or cleaning. Some of the lifts (elevators) were not in working order and the whole of the womans... More

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southampton england
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Excellent museum with plenty for all ages, from kids to Grandma! I loved the Apollo launch and mission simulator trip. Didn't think the Red Arrows 'ride' was good value. More

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