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Six floors of interactive, hands-on exhibits, fascinating facts and more than 12,000 objects.

Six floors of interactive, hands-on exhibits, fascinating facts and more than 12,000 objects charting technology throughout the centuries, including Stephenson's original Rocket locomotive and the Apollo 10 command module that took three astronauts around the moon in 1969. Further special events for younger members of the family are organised during school holidays.

The most perplexing laws of physics are brought vividly to life at the Science Museum. Founded in 1857 with objects shown at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace, the building comprises six floors of interactive, hands-on exhibits. More than 12,000 objects are on public display including Stephenson's original Rocket locomotive and the Apollo 10 command module that took three astronauts around the moon in 1969.

The Science Museum was founded in 1857 as part of the South Kensington Museum, and gained independence in 1909. Today the Museum is world renowned for its historic collections, awe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions