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About The Science Museum
The Science Museum, situated in South Kensington, first opened in 1857 and holds the world's largest collection illustrating both the history and contemporary practice of science and technology. The Museum, which spans over seven floors is home to over 40 galleries and more than 10,000 exhibits, which include The Synopsis Gallery and The Space exhibition. The Science Museum has an extensive range of permanent exhibitions, boasts several interactive displays and demonstrations along with several special events making it one of the UK's top 10 attractions.
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Recommended attractions near The Science Museum
| The Natural History Museum | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) | Pictures |
| Victoria and Albert Museum | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) | Pictures |
| Royal Albert Hall | (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) | Pictures |
| Albert Memorial | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) | Pictures |
| The Serpentine Gallery | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) | Pictures |
| Hyde Park | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) | Pictures |
| Earl's Court Exhibition Centre | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km) | Pictures |
| Wellington Arch | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Wellington Museum | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Brompton Cemetery | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in Greater LondonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near The Science Museum
Chelsea, in the county of Greater London (0.9 miles, 1.4 km)
Chelsea is a district in London which in recent times gained fame as the 'home' of the 'swinging sixties' . The swinging sixties was defined on the Kings Road, which runs the length of the area and both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones lived here at one time.
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Kensington, in the county of Greater London (1.0 miles, 1.7 km)
The attractive Royal borough of Kensington has many special places. Most prominent is Kensington Palace, birthplace of Queen Victoria.
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Mayfair, in the county of Greater London (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NE)
Mayfair has it all, it is the haunt of the rich and famous, with elegant houses and apartment buildings that are the sole province of the wealthy.
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Notting Hill, in the county of Greater London (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction NW)
This area of London is known throughout the world as the scene of London's biggest annual street party.
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Piccadilly, in the county of Greater London (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NE)
One of the Capital's most noted places, Piccadilly sweeps uphill with handsome houses on one side and Green Park on the other.
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Westminster, in the county of Greater London (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction E)
Of all the jewels in the City of Westminster, none shines more brightly than Westminster Abbey, stunning setting for the coronation of almost every English monarch since William the Conqueror was crowned there in 1066.
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Marylebone, in the county of Greater London (1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction NE)
Marylebone is one of London's more affluent area's, it is home mostly to the well to do, and yet only a couple of centuries ago a large workhouse was built here to give shelter to the poor and homeless, often foundlings were discovered on the workhouse doorstep.
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Hammersmith, in the county of Greater London (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction W)
Hammersmith developed around the River Thames, which is crossed via a graceful suspension bridge designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette.
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Fulham, in the county of Greater London (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SW)
It is the home to both Fulham Football Club and Chelsea, both play at Premiership level, thus some of the football's most talented and highly paid stars can often be spotted strolling along Fulham's streets.
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London, a Historic City in the county of Greater London (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E)
London is one of the World's most exciting, cultural destinations where visitors can walk with history whilst enjoying all that is best of modern day facilities, shops, theatres...
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| South Kensington Tube Station | (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) |
| Gloucester Road Tube Station | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Paddington Station | (1.3 miles, 2.0 km, direction N) |
| West Kensington Station | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SW) |
| M4 Junction 1 | (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction W) |
| M1 Junction 1 | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NW) |
| London City Airport | (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction E) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction W) |
Accommodation & Hotels near The Science Museum
| Hotel Name |
| MEININGER City Hostel & Hotel London | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| Fifty Four Boutique Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| Abba Queen's Gate Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| Gallery Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| Gainsborough Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| Grosvenor Kensington Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) |
| Eden Plaza | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) |
| Gore Hotel, 1892 | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) |
| Fraser Place Queens Gate | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) |
| John Howard Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
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