What makes it 86% Baby-Friendly: Lift access, buggy parks, multiple baby-change rooms and a quiet Family Room meet practical needs, but loud interactive areas and few infant-specific features may shorten the stay.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows a family with a baby to explore main galleries and take breaks
Explore Main Galleries:
Visit permanent exhibits like Who Am I? and Medicine.
Tip: Use quiet corners to soothe your baby and move at your own pace.
Pattern Pod:
Gentle multi-sensory displays with lights and sounds.
Tip: Ideal for short stops; take turns to hold your baby close.
Self-led Under-7s Trail:
Pick up a trail map at arrival for easy-paced exhibits.
Tip: Pause anytime to feed or rest with your baby.
Use Baby-friendly Facilities:
Access family rooms, changing places, and buggy parks.
Tip: Visit the Family Room on Level –1 for a quiet break.

Lama Taha
Amazing experience! There are different sections- for food and biotechnology, medicine, space, airplanes and more and they are all very worthwhile and well invested. Recommended for spending the day with kids or family members from different ages. There’s a cinema inside with interesting movie options for kids. There are different caffes and soft play as well. The tickets are free but it’s better...
Szabolcs Kerekes
We really enjoyed our visit to the Science Museum in London. There is plenty to see and an impressive amount of detail throughout the exhibitions, covering a wide range of scientific topics. The museum is very well organised, spotless, and the staff were friendly and helpful. That said, in my opinion the experience is better suited for children aged 10 and above. While I found it very interesting,...
AK
I wouldnt say its the most interesting museum overal in my opinion. For some people if might be worth visiting. Its pretty well structured and therefore navigation is comfortable. Lastly the gift shop in the space section is very nice with some good options for gifts if you are into space and astronomy.
José Angel Pérez
Just two words: Absolutely Amazing. I had been to London before but hadn't visited it. The museum is fantastic, with many sections and different areas. It's absolutely recommended if you go to London. I recommend buying tickets online; you save yourself a trip to the ticket office. Entry is free, but there's an option to donate an amount at the time of booking—£5, £10, or £20. It's optional, but ...
Vignesh R
A truly fascinating visit to the Science Museum, London. It was amazing to see so many aircraft engines up close with detailed information about each of them. The museum is huge and you can easily spend hours enjoying and learning at the same time. Everything is very well maintained and thoughtfully displayed, which makes the experience even better. Seeing old cars and vintage-era gadgets in perso...
During school holidays, galleries can be busy. Visit weekday mornings for quieter spaces. In winter, warm up in interactive zones and use the Family Room to rest.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Museum entry | GBP 0 |
| Cafe snacks | GBP 20 |
| Wonderlab tickets | GBP 18 |
| Total Estimated | GBP 38 |
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