Hours of gazing (Recommended)

Pros If you went to school in the London area, you went on a school trip to the Science museum.

If you didn't, get down there now. There's loads of stuff to see in here, your day will disappear really quickly. There's space stuff, boats, cool gadgets, old cars, planes, engines, computers and a big ring in the middle of the place that asks you questions about the environment. When you put in your answer it shows up on the ring... Now it used to show up straight away but they changed that. I like to think some of things I used to put on the large lcd display contributed to this.

Definitely check out the electrocution pole-thing. Have you got the guts?

There's also an IMAX cinema in the science museum that's well worth the look. If you've never seen a 3D film, you don't know what you're missing. I was always wowed by these things. The sea show is very good, marvel as squid fly above you head... That stuff doesn't happen every day...

The science museum shop is great fun... Potato powered alarm clock... score.

Cons None given.

Something for everyone (Recommended)

Pros After taking my kids to the frankly rubbish Dr Who Exhibition at Earls Court we needed somewhere to go to fill up the rest of the day and decided to go to the Science Museum. I'm not sure who enjoyed it more but there is something of interest for everyone. There's way too much to do in one day, we didn't get past the first floor with the fantastic Energy Hall, but I know there are other areas where kids can get really hands on if they get bored easily. The IMAX cinema is spectacular but costs extra, entry to the main museum being free.

Cons Just too much to do! You could walk yourself into the ground so wear comfy shoes.

Planes trains automabiles and much much more (Recommended)

Pros Another of Londons great free museums. Personally I love to just pop in for an hour os so and just see one section at a time.

The last time I went (saturday past) I went to the genetics area. Its full of my favourite museum exhibitions - i.e. those with lots of buttons. I would recommened it to anyone of any age.

As well as the genetics exhibition you can see the amazing old machinery or a quite astounding virtual map of all fo the satellites currently orbiting the earth. Honestly until you see it you won't believe it!

Theres something for everyne here and as its free why not just pop in?

Cons I'm not a fan of the gift shop, its big but poorly thought out and full of tatt. As an avid fan of all things shopping I was amazed to find nothing I remotley wanted to buy!

Love it love it love it (Recommended)

Pros If you can't think of anything to do for the day, and fancy a trip to London, then the Science Museum is the place to go. Its FREE, and there is so much to see and do.

The Sceience museum has got to be the place museum in London.

If you finish the Museum early, why not watch at film at the IMAX in the Museum. Unfortunately this you have to pay for, but it will end your day well.

The staff are all so lovely and frienly, and you can see how much they enjoy the job they do.

Cons The IMAX line to get tickets sometimes get a little long, but well worth the wait.

Whatever your age, this is one of the best. (Recommended)

Pros Taking a <2 year old up on the train to London on a rainy day always has the potential for disaster but we had a fantastic day out at the museums and this was the highlight.

I've always loved the Science Museum, and making the entry free has only helped - hats off to the ex-mayor for that one.

We were able to take our pushchair around to most of the exhibits.
Our youngster loved the 'garden' in the basement - lots of fun with light, sound, and especially water. He could have stayed there forever.

Cons Lots of chopping and changing with lifts when you have a pushchair.
Take your own food and drink if you can.

Great entertainment (Recommended)

Pros There is so much to see and do at the science museum that you can't possibly fit it all into one day.
Lots of activities for all different age children to partcipate in and it is free!

Cons None given.

Like going back to school again (Recommended)

Pros This is just like going back to school again to your old science classes, but without the barking mad teacher or the exams and tests at the end of it. For a start there are loads of interactive and educational displays for you to get an understanding about how something works. Then you have the IMAX 3D cinema which really does stretch your mind with what you see and experience. Don’t forget the space section where you can see things that have actually been into space (my son didn’t stop going on about it for ages afterward). Then there is the future section which looks at what life might be like in the future. Then you have …………………. The list just goes on and on. It is a great educational day out for all the family and what makes it even better is that it is free admission.

Cons Take your own refreshments if you can because the food is hideously expensive and very unappetising.

Fun for the whole family (Recommended)

Pros Child- and adult-friendly museum with interactive and educational displays about all areas of science, from astronomy to geography to biology to environmental issues.
The star is the massive halls containing famous vehicles, including space ships!
I enjoy the quieter upper floor areas, with exhibits on medicine throught the ages, and veterinary medicine.

It also houses an IMAX cinema which screens educational and entertaining movies (currently they are screening one about they life of an aquatic dinosaur, and one aboyt Egyptian mummies, amongst others).

Cons The queues can be huge, especially for special exhibits and IMAX (confusingly, you have to buy your tickets first, which can be bought at the front desk; the queue is for those with tickets).

The cafe is expensive and the food dry and unappetising.

Not as boring as it sounds (Recommended)

Pros This is a great day out for all the family with so much going on you can really make a day out of the visit. The exhibits are wonderful and apart from giving you something interesting to look at they also get you to questions how and why something happens which is fantastic when you have kids around. The I-Max is worth a visit if you don't mind paying for it and will deff be a talking point for children who have visited a normal cinema before. The best thing about this place though is it is free a whole day out with no admission charges - Fantastic.

Cons To make money as you are not chraged to enter the prices of the food are rediculous. Also the cafe gets extremely busy.

Not just for the Science boffins! (Recommended)

Pros We've been back here so many times- it's just brilliant! There are so many different elements to discover and so many historical artifacts that make the kids go 'wow!' when they realise they're gazing at Stephenson's Rocket- or something that's actually been in space. Extra excitement is recognising the area where a scene from the film Stormbreaker was filmed!
There really is so much to do- for the adults as well as the kids- that you'll need to set aside several hours at least (the whole day is better) to look round. There are some extras that you'll need to pay for (IMAX, for example, and the simulator among others)- but there's just so much that you DON'T have to pay for, that you spend a comletely free day out here (as long as you bring some food from home!). Wonderful ideas, wonderful exhibits.

Cons As with most museums- cafe and gift shop prices are horrendous! Both are usually overcrowded and get everyone annoyed. Much better to take a packed lunch from home- there are plenty of places to eat your own food- and to just limit yourself to a couple of quid for the odd token gift. The guys flying things around the shop get pretty annoying. Watch out when they let kids have a go. Last time we were there, I watched 3 different people get walloped in the head.

Science Museum for those with energy (Recommended)

Pros Phew, miles and miles of endlessly walking and finding new treasures and information. Fantastic interactive area keeps the children occupied for hours so much so that it is often difficult to pull them away from the area to go and spend time elsewhere - and then they moan when they do not get enough time to see it all. The Science Museum has held some special times for me with young and old alike enjoying the different exhibitions. it is surprising how all of a sudden things begin to make sense and you enjoy learning at different times. As children we remember the days as long but very special. So easy to get to with public transport that makes the time even better spent. You need lots of energy to see it all but as it is free it is ok to go back time and time again. Once you have been for the first time there is no doubt you will return. Make a contribution if you can as this is something we should never lose.

Cons Busy at certain times of the year, eg holidays but still space for everyone. I would like to see it opened after 6pm to encourage the young ones at work to go during the evenings.