Tickets for the Science Museum in London: everything you need to know

Today, I'd like to tell you more about tickets and other information on the Science Museum in London.

If you're a fan of all things science, a visit to London's Science Museum is a must.

Tickets from Science Museum London: article summary

Tickets for the Science Museum in London

In fact, the Science Museum is Europe's most visited science and technology museum, attracting a huge number of visitors. more than 3.3 million people every year.

Located in South KensingtonThe origins of the Science Museum date back to 1857, when the South Kensington Museum opened its doors in what is now the Victoria & Albert Museum.

In 1909, it was decided that the scientific and technical collections of the V&A Museum would be transferred to a separate area, which gave rise to the Science Museum.

Things not to miss on site

Today, the Science Museum houses over 300,000 objects on seven floors, arranged by theme.

Some of the most famous objects located in the Science Museum include:

• The Launch, a gallery for children to explore basic scientific principles
• The Apollo 10 command module and flight simulator that circumnavigated the Moon in 1969.
• Space exploration galleries
• A model of the first international satellite
• The very first jet engine
• Britain's first radio transmitter
• An Apollo 11 flight plan signed by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
• A Soviet BESM 1965 supercomputer
• A reconstruction of James Watson and Francis Crick's DNA model

Tickets for the Science Museum in London: a few tips before you visit

If you are a London PassIf you spend more than £10 in the Science Museum store, you'll receive a 10 % discount.

To avoid the crowds, try to get there later in the afternoon on weekdays. The museum is an ideal place to relax after a free walking tour or a day's shopping.

If you're coming with children, be sure to head to the basement, where the kids can play in a fun playground and a water playground.

Some areas of the museum may be dimly lit, so visually impaired visitors may be able to see better. have difficulty reading some of the information contained in the exhibits.

How do I get there?

There are several ways to get to the site. Firstly, you can reach the site by metro. If you're traveling by tube, the nearest stations are South Kensington and Gloucester Road.

You can also reach the site by bus. If you choose to take the bus, you can get there via the following routes 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430 and C1which all stop in front of South Kensington station.

Tickets for London's Science Museum: how much does the deposit cost?

You can leave your personal items in the checkroom during your visit, at a cost of £1 per item. Smaller bags can cost up to £2, while unfolded suitcases and baby carriages can cost up to £1. can cost up to £4.

How much do tickets cost?

Admission to the museum is free for all, but some special exhibits, as well as the flight simulators and IMAX theater, may be subject to a charge.

Tickets for the IMAX theatre cost :

• 11 £ for adults
• 10 £ for children

Tickets for the Discovery Motion Theatre or the Red Arrows 3D experience cost :

• 6 £ for adults
• 5 £ for children

Tickets for the Typhoon Force cost :

• 4 £ for adults
• 4 £ for children

A ticket for the Fly 360° costs £12 per capsule and can accommodate up to two people at a time.

Tickets for the Science Museum in London: what are the opening times?

The Science Museum opens :

• every day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Once you've collected your tickets for the Science Museum in London, you can visit the entire exhibition. You can then discover the English capital and make the most of your vacation.

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