Highlights
Free general admission to the Museum’s permanent galleries (timed entry recommended during busy periods). Paid special exhibitions run year-round (e.g., Wildlife Photographer of the Year).
About this experience
London’s go-to science museum: free to enter, open daily, and stacked with icons—walk into Hintze Hall under the 25-metre blue whale “Hope,” then pick your path: dinosaurs, volcanoes & earthquakes, gems, mammals and more. Book a free timed ticket to skip the worst queues.
What's included
- Free general admission to the Museum’s permanent galleries (timed entry recommended during busy periods). Paid special exhibitions run year-round (e.g., Wildlife Photographer of the Year).
Who it's for
- All ages welcome; families, first-timers, and science/design nerds.
What you'll do
- Start in Hintze Hall beneath “Hope,” the suspended blue whale skeleton, then loop the galleries that interest you most. Dinos for the classics, Volcanoes & Earthquakes for hands-on tremors, Minerals for sparkle.
Before you go
- Hours: 10:00—17:50 daily (last entry ~17:30). Timed tickets help reduce waiting.
- Security & bags: arrivals are security-checked; large or wheeled suitcases must go to cloakrooms and space isn’t guaranteed—best not to bring them. No sharp objects.
Good to know
- Getting there: South Kensington Underground (Piccadilly/District/Circle), ~5-minute walk; address Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD.
- Outside, the Museum’s new nature gardens double as an educational space and calm breather between galleries.
Why this is worth it
Free, famous, and easy: book a timed ticket, see the blue whale in Hintze Hall, then wander your favorite science zones at your pace.