Museum · South Kensington
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Wonderlab at the Science Museum
Fifty hands-on exhibits across seven zones, from a giant Tesla coil making real lightning to friction slides and a Chemistry Bar, with live science shows run by Explainers through the day.
| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Ages | Recommended for ages 7–14; ages 3 and under free. |
| Where | South Kensington |
| Address | Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD |
| Season and hours | Museum open daily 10:00–18:00 (09:00 opening during half term, Saturday 24–Friday 30 October 2026). Wonderlab open daily 10:00–17:40. |
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Checked on sciencemuseum.org.uk, openstreetmap.org, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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