Science Museum: Hands-On & Free

One of South Kensington’s “big three,” the Science Museum mixes engines, rockets and interactive galleries.

Highlights

• Exploring Space: Apollo capsule and rockets.
• Making the Modern World: Stephenson’s Rocket, early computers, penicillin mold.
• Wonderlab: Paid but brilliant for kids with live demos.

Tips

Free entry; book free tickets online. Café and shop inside. Allow 2–3h. Combine with the V&A or Natural History next door.