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Science Museum, London
The Science Museum   Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2DD
England
The Science Museum (c) NMSI
Collection details
Agriculture, Archives, Aviation, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Design, Film and Media, Fine Art, Inland Waterways, Industry, Land Transport, Maritime, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, World Cultures
Facilities
Food: yes Shop: yes Guided tours: yes Baby changing facilities: yes Library: yes Study area: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes Hearing disability facilities: yes
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Contact details
Information and bookings (Tel) : 0870 870 4868
General enquiries : sciencemuseum@nmsi.ac.uk
General enquiries and feedback : feedback@nmsi.ac.uk
Website : www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Open
Daily 10.00-18.00

Closed
Closed 24-26 December
Admission charges
Admission to the Museum is free but charges apply to the IMAX 3D Cinema, simulators and some special exhibitions and events.
Description
Where else can you find life-changing objects from Stephenson’s Rocket to the Apollo 10 command module, take in a science show, catch an immersive 3D movie, enjoy the thrills of a special effects simulator, introduce children to science with fun, hands-on interactives and encounter the past, present and future of technology in seven floors of galleries? At the Science Museum you can find all this and more!

Articles
The Science Museum Asks - Does Flying Cost The Earth?
MGM 2008 - Top Ten Events For The May Bank Holiday Weekend
Science Museum Reveals Dan Dare And Hi-Tech Britain
Launchball And My Brighton And Hove Win Museum Website Awards
Einstein And Newton In Swindon For Science Library Reopening
News In Brief - Week Ending March 16 2008
Science Museum Staff To Stage One Day Strikes Over Pay

Trails
Antony Gormley Across Britain - From The Angel Of The North To The Iron Man
From Apothecaries To Florence Nightingale - A Medical Museums Trail

Available resources
Challenge of Materials  text; website
Energy - fuelling the future  Website
Events today at the Science Museum
 

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Licensed for weddings
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
 
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