Science Museum London
Dinosaurs to Space Craft – London's Science Museum
A wonderful adventure for you and your family or else for any tourist in the London area is a visit to the Science Museum. There is an IMAX cinema which makes movies come to life and on the simulator ride you really feel as if you are staring a dinosaur in the face while you are dipping down a hill on a roller coaster! There is also an exhibition where you can meet a 2000 year old man not to mention a fabulous science show that launches a rocket!
There are some amazing things to see at the Science Museum including inventions like Crick and Watson’s DNA model not to mention an outstanding collection of scientific and medical paraphernalia that spans the decades to show how the world has changed. Check out the Wellcome Wing as well where you can see the future of medicine and up to date news on where science is going.
The entire family will love the Science Museum because there truly is something for everyone. There are even specific areas dedicated to young children and those three and up will find all kinds of exhibits and displays to make learning fun and keep them entertained and learning the whole day through! In fact, you will notice that time just slips away from you while you are having so much fun at the museum and you will probably start taking mental notes of the things you want to see when you come again!
The museum is located on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London. It is open every day from 10 am until 6 pm. The museum is closed 24 – 26 of December. This is an affordable outing for the whole family because entry to the museum is free of charge. However, the IMAX 3D cinema, special exhibitions, and the simulators to have some small fees associated with them.
The easiest way to reach the museum is by tube. Just take the closest tube station and get off at South Kensington on Piccadilly, District, and Circle lines. The ticket barrier at South Kensington station has a pedestrian subway that goes right to the museum’s main entrance. So arriving is really easy!
Arriving at the museum by bus is also easy. Take bus routes 14, 49, 70, 74, 345,360, 414, 430, and C1 then simply get off at the South Kensington Underground Station and take the five minute walk to the Museum’s front entrance.
It is not recommended to drive your car to the museum simply because there is not a lot of parking. However there are a few disabled parking spaces available on Exhibition Road.
Keep in mind that the museum is free of charge and tickets may be purchased in advance for the IMAX 3D cinema, simulators, as well as some special exhibitions. You may also purchase tickets when you visit the museum as well just remember that when there are special days tickets may sell out quickly so on these days it is recommended to buy your tickets early in the day.
Prices for exhibitions like Science of Spying cost £8.00 for adults and £6.00 for children during the off peak season. Peak season prices for adults are £10.00 for adults and £8.00 for children. The IMAX 3D cinema costs £7.50 for adults and £6.00 per child. The SimEx Simulator Ride costs £4.00 per adult and £3.00 per child. A combination ticket for IMAX 3D Cinema and SimEx costs £10.00 per adult and £8.00 per child. The Motionride Simulator costs £2.50 per adult and £1.50 per child.
There are eating places at the museum so you can stay as long as you like to enjoy the museum and its exhibits and stop and enjoy some food as well. Any area of the museum that is not carpeted is open for eating and drinking so you don’t necessarily have to sit down and waste time eating when you can eat on the move! There is an area on the first floor for those who have brought their own food and want to have a little picnic. Some eating places at the museum include the Revolution Café and the Deep Blue.
The Revolution Café is located on the ground floor of Energy Hall and it is a self service café. There are hot meals available as well as quick pick ups like sandwiches, soups, and salads. Homemade cakes are also available that make for a nice dessert while you are out for the day enjoying the museum.
Another restaurant is the Deep Blue, which is a family restaurant. It is on the museum’s ground floor and it offers wonderful views of the Wellcome Wing so you can still see part of the museum while you eat! The Deep Blue serves pasta, pizza, healthy main courses, children’s meals, and outstanding desserts. Kids are also given an activity box to keep them occupied during the meal.
Take a look at the Science Museum store before you leave and pick up some cool souvenirs to help you remember your day at the museum. There are lots of gifts, science toys, gadgets, and science kits to pique your interest and that you will also enjoy playing with.
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