Science Museum Reviews Summary

Exhibition Accessibility

Pros:

• "The museum is very accessible for disability, there are large print books for exhibit information, Braille books and braille labels as well as tactile models."
• "Great facilities with cafes on several floors and toilets and disabled facilities since I went round with my sister in her wheelchair."

Cons:

• "The exhibits were wonderful. Only criticism are the information plaques for the items. Most were in tiny print, so you'd literally have to huddle one at a time to read about the item."
• "Most plaques lay horizontal; so you'd literally have to stand over the item to read it. Also, dull lighting made it difficult to read as well."

Interactive Exhibits

Pros:

• "The interactive displays within this section allow visitors to engage with celestial phenomena, making complex concepts accessible and fascinating."
• "The interactive exhibits allow visitors to explore and experiment, fostering a sense of curiosity and discovery."

Cons:

• "I was disappointed by the limited number of interactive exhibits."
• "The few interactive elements available often required additional payments, which was a bit disheartening."
• "Came with my curious, science and maths-loving seven year old and he was just disappointed with the lack of interactive exhibits."
• "Everything is either behind glass or just things to watch or see."

Admission and Booking

Pros:

• "Admission is free with a suggested donation."
• "The museum is free entry but I’d recommend booking a ‘time slot’ online to avoid queueing for a fair while!"
• "It's free entrance at this museum. Lots to see and some interactive games."
• "I'll start by saying I love that museums are mostly free in the UK, and would easily rival any of the ones I've been to in the States."

Cons:

• "You have to register to enter which seems a little unnecessary."
• "Arrived fifteen minutes before opening and there was already a long line. And, although free, admission is only granted via a reservation."
• "Was very disappointed with the cost of the interactive exhibitions. This was not readable understood before the visit."
• "Disappointing overall, far too many overpriced 'extras'."

Facilities and Amenities

Pros:

• "There are plenty of places to eat inside, a great gift shop and lifts all over."
• "The picnic space on the top floor is a good size."
• "Toilets throughout the building - no queues when we attended during term time."
• "Even the food is great from the cafeteria inside the museum."

Cons:

• "The place is boiling hot inside so don't wrap up."
• "The Shake cafe on the top floor is a massive rip off though, stick to the other cafe."
• "The picnic space on the top floor is a good size but after several schools had visited it was pretty messy."
• "Food in the cafes is very expensive (bring your own snack and drinks)."

Educational Value

Pros:

• "A great place to spend with kids and educate them."
• "Very informative to kids of young age. there is a lot of attention to detail."
• "Looking at the space craft that Tim Peak travelled in was humbling and very interesting."
• "We learnt so much and it's free!"

Cons:

• "They show you who invented what and when but they don't go into much, if any, detail on the inventions."
• "Could do with some new exhibits to attract a new audience."
• "A lot was learnt from being here and our pupils thoroughly enjoyed their day."
• "Disappointing overall, far too many overpriced 'extras'."