Science Museum London

The Science Museum in London is one of the world's leading science museums, housing over 300,000 objects spanning medicine, technology, and space exploration. The Wonderlab interactive gallery is a must-visit, featuring over 50 hands-on exhibits where children can create lightning bolts, launch rockets, and explore scientific phenomena through direct experimentation. The Pattern Pod is designed specifically for under-8s with sensory experiences and play-based learning. Older children and teens will love the Flight Gallery showcasing the history of aviation, and the Making the Modern World gallery displaying iconic objects like Stephenson's Rocket and the Apollo 10 command module. The museum's IMAX cinema presents spectacular science and nature documentaries on a massive screen. Special exhibitions change regularly, covering topics from robots and AI to climate change and medical breakthroughs. The museum also offers workshops, science shows, and sleepovers where families can spend the night among the exhibits. Being free to enter (except special exhibitions and IMAX), it represents exceptional value for families. Located in South Kensington, it's easily accessible and can be combined with visits to the nearby Natural History Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum for a full day of learning and discovery.