Science Museum
Exhibition Road South Kensington London SW7 2DD
10am - 6pm daily
Tube: South Kensington
1 - 4 hours
All
Fully accessible
FREE
Based on 17 reviews
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About the Science Museum
If your kids love pressing buttons, asking “why?” on loop, and hurtling towards anything that flashes, the Science Museum is your new best friend. This South Kensington giant is packed with rockets, satellites, steam trains, flight simulators, robots and VR experiences – all designed to make science feel like magic. Little ones will love the Pattern Pod and garden play zone, while older kids can geek out in Wonderlab, zoom with the Red Arrows or get hands-on with techy experiments. It’s fully accessible, buggy-friendly and great for neurodiverse kids. With decent cafés, picnic spots and loads of loos, it’s the perfect combo of fun, learning and survival. Plus, it’s free, so the only thing you’ll burn is energy.
Top tip from the KidRated Team:
Hit the Wonderlab early if you’ve booked it – it gets busy and it’s the bit everyone talks about on the way home. And if your kids love buttons, Launchpad is basically heaven. Oh, and bring snacks – science makes everyone hungry.
Yes, from soft-play fun in the Pattern Pod to space tech and simulators for teens, there’s something for every curious mind (and energy level).
The Wonderlab is a wow-zone of experiments and science shows (ticketed but worth it). Also explore the new space gallery when it opens in Autumn, where you’ll find a whole new, updated display of rockets, satellites, and a real moon rock.
Definitely. It’s a safe, well-laid-out space packed with hands-on tech, coding, and digital exhibits. Arrange a café meet-up spot and let them go wild.
The Pattern Pod and Garden play zone are designed for under-6s – safe, fun and super hands-on.
General admission is free. You’ll only pay for extras like Wonderlab, the IMAX or special exhibitions. The gift shop? Dangerously tempting.
Yes, booking a free ticket online is recommended, especially during weekends or school holidays.
Perfect. It’s warm, dry, and bursting with things to do. Just avoid peak lunch times if you’re aiming for the café.
Absolutely – classic galleries, lifts, benches and loads to chat about. Plus: brilliant people-watching opportunities.
Yes, step-free access, lifts, accessible toilets, and sensory resources for neurodiverse kids.
Take the Tube to South Kensington, there’s an underground walkway straight to the museum. Buses are frequent too, and it’s a short hop from Hyde Park, the V&A or Natural History Museum.
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Both my 4 year old and 8 year old enjoyed their visit to the Science Museum. There is an area in the basement that has interactive exhibits which my 4 year old enjoyed. Highly recommend!