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The Science Museum is a major museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London. It was founded in 1857 and is one of the city's major tourist attractions, attracting 3.3 million visitors annually in 2019.
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Science Museum. 9,433 reviews. #380 of 2,723 things to do in London. Science Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. Welcoming over 3 million visitors a year, the Science Museum is must-see for families and adults as part of any trip to London.
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The collection includes more than 600 watches, 90 clocks, 30 marine chronometers and a number of fine sundials and examples of hand engraving, mapping the history of innovation in watch and clock making in London from 1600 to the present day.
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The Science Museum’s astronomy collections span from the 10th century to the present day and contain a wide range of observation and demonstration equipment. Alongside the works held in our Library and Archives, they form one of the world’s best collections for studying the history of astronomy.
Search for over 380,000 objects and archives in Collection Online, take a look at our curator's highlights below, and discover unique and compelling stories—from objects that have changed our world to the intriguing personal histories that lie behind them.
Everything you need to know for your visit to the Science Museum in London, including opening times, admission guidelines, and how to get here.