This is definitely one of the more attractive places to visit in dear old London town. And that's saying something, as there are many attractive places to visit in this super city! This opinion, although very obviously biased on the fact that I absolutely LOVE science, is not completely dependent on this fact. I've visited with plenty of friends who, believe you me, have been extremely dubious in the beginning, only to have all their doubts washed away upon entering the building! Packed with six floors of fantastic, object rich rooms, including the basement with its Garden and The Secret Life of the Home sections, this tourist destination really does have something for everyone to enjoy!
Begin and end your visit with a glance at what the shop has to offer. You'll definitely find something that will grab your eye, trust me!! Advance a little further and you can admire the Energy Hall, housing iconic steam engines of various sorts. It is three floors high, complete with a metallic ring, which forms patterns and displays messages typed into kiosks by visitors through the means of LEDs. Walk past this wondrous image and you will stumble across Exploring Space, a room of historical journeys and achievements, as well as Making the Modern World. Venture a bit more and you'll reach the 4D cinema experience of Apollo. Go up one floor and you will find an extensive history of materials, agriculture, astronomy and, perhaps my favourite room, measuring time.
I'll skip now to the third floor. Here, you can find the infamous Launch Pad interactive area, perfect for children and adults alike. You could spend all manner of hours within this space taking part in your own experiments, both individually and those calling for a team effort. This gallery really is one not to be missed as it combines learning with a serious amount of fun! With your remaining time, have a mill around the remaining three floors and you'll be able to delve into Glimpses of Medical History, Veterinary History, Science in the 18th Century, health issues and resolves, flight, energy; past, present and future, Computing, Marine Engineering plus many more. So, come on down and enjoy a day of learning and fun with friends or family; you'll find something for everyone!
The nearest tube station is South Kensington. Alight here and follow the signs under and up, then swing a left when you surface and you'll arrive at the entrance within a time of around five minutes! South Kensington is also conveniently situated underneath two other destinations for a great day out; the Natural History Museum and the V&A Museum. So, if you find the Science Museum isn't right for you, you can always pop along to something else a bit more up your street, but I bet you £20 it will be!
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