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Visitors inside a museum gallery with historic scientific artifacts on display (representative image, not necessarily the actual Science Museum)
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Science Museum Guide: Hours, Free Admission & What to Know

Representative image of a science museum gallery — not necessarily a photograph of the actual Science Museum London.

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💶 Box Office Price

£0.00

🕒 Opening Hours

10:00 - 18:00

📋 Entry Rules

A free ticket with a specific arrival time slot must be booked in advance — this is a free reservation, not a paid admission, and must never be presented as if it were.

🗓️ Seasonal Opening Hours
Standard Daily 10:00 - 18:00

Last Admission: 17:15

Closed On: Closed 24-26 December.

Ticket Options & Pricing
OptionPriceReservationBooking
General Admission (free, timed slot required) Free Mandatory free time slot Online

Ticket Options

Official Ticket

£0.00

Overview & History

Entry is free — but unusually among London's free museums, a free timed-entry ticket with a printed or digital arrival slot must be pre-booked. Paid add-ons exist separately: the Wonderlab and Power Up interactive galleries, and an IMAX theatre.

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Data Provenance

Source Science Museum (official)
Last Verified 2026-09-14

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Science Museum really free?
Yes — general admission has no charge. You do need a free timed-entry ticket with a specific arrival slot, but the ticket itself costs nothing.
What costs extra?
The Wonderlab and Power Up interactive galleries (paid add-ons, exact current price not confirmed here) and an IMAX theatre (price not confirmed here).
What time is last admission?
17:15, with the museum closing at 18:00.
Is it closed for Christmas?
Yes — closed 24-26 December.
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