How to Skip the Line at the Science Museum, London
Entry to the Science Museum is free, but you need to book a free timed ticket online first. In school holidays, book a few weeks ahead. Wonderlab costs extra (£17 on the day, up to £3 less if you book 14+ days ahead), and afternoon slots after 3:15 pm can be cheaper. For the calmest visit, go at 10 am in term time on a weekday.
- Entry
- Free, but book a timed ticket online
- Wonderlab
- £17 on the day, £14-16 booked ahead
- Wonderlab annual pass
- About £24
- Book ahead
- Weeks ahead for summer, half-term and Christmas
- Best time
- 10 am on a term-time weekday
- Busiest
- School holidays, weekends and rainy days
- Time to allow
- 3-4 hours
How busy is the Science Museum?
The Science Museum is one of London's most popular family days out. Entry is by free timed ticket, so the main queue is for security at the door. Inside, Wonderlab and other interactive galleries get very busy in the school holidays and on weekends. In term time, weekday mornings bring school groups to Wonderlab.
Before you book, check how busy the Science Museum is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for UK school holidays, bank holidays and weather.
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