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Museums and science days out for kids in London

47 museums & science picks for families: hands-on galleries, dinosaurs and space. Including museums, science and attractions & tours, from free.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 · details checked against each organiser’s own site

47 events on now and coming up

Questions families ask

Are there free things to do with kids?
Yes: 18 events listed here are free, including Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience, Pokémon Space Trail and The Bayeux Tapestry. Some free venues still ask you to book a timed slot.
What can we do with the kids on a rainy day?
28 events here are fully indoors, such as Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience, Pokémon Space Trail and The Bayeux Tapestry. Pick "Rainy day" above to see only those.
What is good for toddlers and under-5s?
29 events say they are toddler- or baby-friendly, for example Christmas at Waddesdon Manor, Cadbury World and National Space Centre Leicester. Check each listing's ages before you book.
Do I need to book in advance?
For many, yes: 19 listings say to book ahead, and 4 say walk-up is fine. Each event page shows the organiser's booking notes and links to their own booking page.
Which are easy with a pushchair?
24 venues state pushchair access, including National Space Centre Leicester, Tower Bridge glass floor and Crystal Palace Dinosaurs (free). Where a listing does not say, we leave it blank rather than guess.
Are there relaxed or SEN-friendly sessions?
20 events offer relaxed sessions or SEN adjustments, such as Christmas at the National Railway Museum & Father Christmas Experience, National Space Centre Leicester and Cutty Sark. Dates for relaxed sessions are on each event page.