Grandparent's guide to the Science Museum

Grandparents' guide to the Science Museum

Index

1. Location

5. What to see

6. Food & Drink

2. Opening times

7. Accomodation

3. Tickets

4. Accessibility

How to get to the Science Museum

The Science Museum is located on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London, a short walk from both the South Kensington and Gloucester Road underground stations. The postcode is SW7 2DD.

Science Museum opening times

The Science Museum is open seven days a week, between 10.00 and 18.00. Last admission for the Science Museum is 17.15. The galleries start to close 30 minutes before the museum closes.

Where to get Science Museum tickets

Getting Science Museum tickets is easy, just visit their website - https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ - and head to the 'Welcome' page and click the 'book now' button.

How accessible is the Science Museum?

The Science Museum has a number of facilities in place to help those with limited mobility:

• Lifts throughout the museum
• Wheelchair hire

• Induction loops
• Accessible toilets
• Accessible baby changing facilities

What is there to see and do at the Science Museum?

There is lots to see at the Science Museum for adults and children. You can look forward to:

• Exhibitions
• Interactive galleries
• IMAX screenings
• Fun events
• Tours

Food & drink at the Science Museum

There are numerous places to grab a bite to eat, with hot meals, sandwiches, salads, and drinks available at the Energy Cafe, Shake Bar, Diner, Gallery Cafe, and Basement Cafe.

Hotels near the Science Museum

For grandparents who want to combine a visit to the Science Museum with a stay in the capital, there are numerous hotels nearby, including The Queen’s Gate Hotel, The Bailey’s Hotel, and Park City Grand Plaza Kensington Hotel.