Science Museum London

What makes us a great choice for education

A trip to the Science Museum will ignite your pupils’ curiosity and help to enhance attainment in your subject by providing an unforgettable interactive experience.

We can complement a range of subjects and topics. Whether you’re teaching science, maths, art and design, geography or history, there is something for you to explore at the museum. 

Simply use the See and Do function on our website to identify the ideal things to do on your trip. Filter by key stage and curriculum.

Your visit can be tailor made to fit your groups needs through our Online Group Booking Portal.

Accreditation and Awards

• LOtC quality badge holder

What is typically included on our school trips

You can pick and choose from visiting our free open access galleries, adding a school session, experiencing a documentary in the IMAX, and exploring our latest exhibitions. 

Browse what’s on for schools by visiting our website.

See the full programme on our website at: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/learning

Group Sizes Catered For

There is no maximum group size.

Some activities have limits on the number of children who can attend at one time.

Our required adult-to-student ratio should be at least 1:4 for Early Years (children under 5 years), 1:8 for KS2 (children aged 7-11) and 1:10 for KS3 upwards (children aged 11-16).

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

We have a number of learning resources available to download for free on our website.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Groups are permitted to take photography, film or audio as part of their visit. Any equipment used for this needs to be restricted to handheld devices only (no tripods or lighting without prior consent).

When capturing any photography, film or audio we ask group leaders to be mindful of other visitors.

Risk Assessment Details

Our website contains all the health and safety information you’ll need to help you write your risk assessment.

Pricing Information

Entry to the museum is free. Wonderlab, some exhibitions, school sessions and IMAX shows incur a separate cost – please visit our Learning pages for more information.

Please note all charged offers are available on a pre-booked basis only.

Clothing Requirements

Many of our visiting groups choose to wear distinctive identifiers such as high-vis jackets displaying school information to easily identify their students and make it easier to reunite lost students with their groups.

First Aid Information

We have trained staff to provide first-aid treatment – please ask if you require assistance. There is a fully equipped, fully accessible first-aid room in the museum which can be made available if you need it.

Available Facilities

There is a coach drop-off point in Exhibition Road outside the Museum. The nearest coach parks are located at Warwick Road, Bayswater Road, and Park Lane.

We have all the usual facilities you will need during your visit. Our picnic areas in the basement and on levels 2 and 3 are open. They will be shared with members of the public. Toilet facilities are available throughout the museum and these facilities are also open to members of the public. We have a changing places facility on the ground floor by the Hans Rausing Lecture Theatre. 

You can find more information here: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visit/accessibility

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

Our museum is open for all visitors.

Please find our accessibility page for the provisions we have in place:  https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visit/accessibility

Opening Hours & Information

The museum is open Monday-Sunday, 10.00-17.00 

Galleries start to close 30 minutes before the museum closes.

Other Information

For the latest information about what we have to offer and to book, please visit: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/learning

Booking information

If you have any queries, you can get in touch with our Contact Centre on 033 0058 0058 or send an email to info@ScienceMuseumGroup.co.uk