Science Museum, London

About the Science Museum

London's Science Museum is one of the capital's most popular tourist attractions, receiving over three million visitors per year. Founded back in 1857, the museum has stayed current by updating exhibits with the latest and greatest in scientific know-how and discovery. It's a popular place for both adults and kids to learn more about the world we live in and the history of science that has revealed it to us.

Some of the museum's more famous exhibits include Stephenson's Rocket steam engine, the first jet engine ever built, and the Apollo 10 command module. The museum is also known for its interactive exhibits that make education fun, along with an IMAX theater to bring documentaries to life.

The museum also organizes adults-only events on the last Wednesday of every month. These can be lectures, film screenings, or even silent discos.

The Science Museum is located in London's trendy Kensington district. This puts it close not only to a selection of other interesting museums, but also means you'll find world-class shopping, dining, and other attractions close by.

Things to do near the Science Museum

With its interactive exhibits and many themed galleries, the Science Museum can keep you and your family entertained for at least a day, if not several. But thanks to the area the museum is in, there's plenty to do outside of its doors too. Kensington is an area well worth exploring, and the Science Museum is just one of its many attractions. You could also:

• Spend some cash at Portobello market. London is home to countless open-air markets, but the one on Portobello Road is one of the most iconic. Known as the world's largest antiques market, over 1,000 stalls sell just about everything under the sun at this lively London attraction.

• Explore the lives of royalty at Kensington Palace. The current home of Prince William, the heir to the British throne, Kensington Palace is open to the public. You can explore the fabulously decorated rooms and exquisite art galleries, or wander in the well-manicured gardens that make up one of London's best city parks.

• Take in some culture at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Just steps from the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert has one of the world's most extensive collections of sculpture. Devoted to the decorative arts, it is home to priceless masterpieces along with quirky exhibits of the everyday.

• Go shopping at Harrods. This legendary department store is known for luxury brands and exceptional customer service. Even if you can't afford the price tags here, it's still worth a visit just to see how London's wealthy live.

Transit options near the Science Museum

• South Kensington Underground station is connected to the Science Museum by a pedestrian walkway. The station is served by the District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines.

• South Kensington station lies on many London bus routes, including 14, 49, 70, 74, and others.

• Transport London operates a rental bike docking station outside the museum, making it easy to reach on the city's network of public rental bikes.

Luggage storage near the Science Museum

As well as being a big attraction in its own right, London's Science Museum is within walking distance of many of London's most interesting sites. Whether you're looking for museums, art galleries, public parks, upscale restaurants, or trendy cafés, you'll find them all in the Kensington district that the museum calls home.

Although Kensington is a little bit outside the normal London tourist route, it still gets its share of visitors. Plus it's perennially popular with the locals. All of which means crowds. Luckily, Bounce can help. By providing luggage storage near the Science Museum, Bounce can help you travel lighter through the capital and enjoy your visit more. Track down a Bounce location and drop off your bags so that you can get on with enjoying your visit to London.

Activities and attractions near the Science Museum

• Natural History Museum: Another Kensington institution, this museum attracts millions of visitors per year. The huge collection of specimens here, including an intact blue whale skeleton in its own magnificent hall, is sure to make an impression on anyone, young or old. Be aware that the museum does not allow large bags, so it's best to drop off your baggage at a London luggage storage shop before you visit.

• Hyde Park:. The Serpentine is the waterway that runs through this green space, and you can rent rowboats and pedal boats to explore under your own steam. If that sounds like too much work, the Serpentine is also home to the Solarshuttle, a 40 passenger boat that glides across the water powered only by the sun. Boats are no place for large bags, so make sure you take advantage of luggage storage near the Science Museum first.

• The Restaurant at The Capital: One of the country’s top seafood restaurants, this classic is located in the five-star Capital Hotel. Focusing on fresh, traditional ingredients, The Restaurant offers classic British cuisine with a contemporary twist. The dress code is smart casual, but you certainly don’t want to be carrying heavy luggage with you, so drop it off at a luggage storage service in London before you go.