Museum of Science
The Science Museum in London is a must, especially if you travel as a family, as it is a true interactive experience, full of fun, which will bring science and technology closer than ever before.
Although it is true that, although this museum is one of the most entertaining to visit, it can be ignored in the event that your visit to London is too short or restricted. If this is your case, we recommend you visit the British Museum and then if you have time to see others, then decide if to go to the Museum of Science.
What to see in the Museum of Science?
Originally, this prestigious museum was attached to the Victoria and Albert Museum and intended to house the collection of the Royal Society of Art with some objects from the Great Exhibition of London in 1851, but in the mid-nineteenth century they separated, leaving the Museum of Science as a place dedicated solely and exclusively to science and technology in all its forms. In 1928 he was moved to South Kensington, where he is currently.
In the Science Museum you will find more than 300,000 objects that are part of the history of science and technology, both in England and in other countries. Thus, you can find industry objects (such as locomotives), technology and space science (such as the Apollo X module), or medicine.
It has seven floors, full of inventions that have marked a before and after in history, such as the car or the plane. Some of the most notable inventions with the Newcommen steam engine, the Babbage calculator, or the Apollo X command module. Logically, it's about the original objects, not reproductions.
The organization of the museum is divided into areas of knowledge. Thus, you can visit a section dedicated to the beginnings of computing, another dedicated to the evolution of medicine, another for telecommunications, space travel, etc.
In addition, we must insist, the Museum of Science is interactive, and has a large number of screens and small games with which children can learn a lot about science and technology, and how it has evolved throughout the year.
Finally, we have to point out that, although it will especially like the little ones and those people who are interested in the world of science and technology, it is also a very interesting visit for any other person, since it gives you a It shows at a general level how civilization has advanced in recent centuries.
Surroundings of the museum
Right next to the Museum of Science is the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Even though they are close, we let you know in advance that it is practically impossible to see the three museums on the same day so if you want to see all three you will have to go another day to complete them.
Price, access and schedule
Price : The Museum of Science, like all public museums in London, is completely free.
Address : Exhibition Road, South Kensingon. The nearest subway stop is South Kensington.
Hours : With the exception of December 24, 25 and 26, it is open every day, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
As you can see, the Museum of Science is a visit that you can not miss under any circumstances. A trip to knowledge that will delight all family members, especially the youngest, and a great memory to put the icing on your visit to London.
