Yesterday, the weather in London was sadly non-summery (cool and rainy) so we needed a plan to keep Sophia occupied. Thankfully I remembered that several friends had previously recommended the Science Museum Science Museum, London as a fun destination for children. Not being a science-oriented person myself (it was by far my least favorite subject in high school) I was a bit wary but without another alternative, we got ourselves ready for a tube ride to South Kensington.

Upon arrival, I realized that seemingly every other family in London had the same idea as hordes of people were cramming the entrance hall. Fortunately, the exhibits are spread out over 7 floors, including the basement level which is solely dedicated to childrens’ play. Sophia immediately took a liking to the Outer Space display on the Ground Floor and posed for a photo in front of the Apollo space module and lunar rover. As an aside, my favorite moment was when she pointed to a display of Mars’ surface and told me the dust would make her sneeze if she ever went, having remembered a snipper of Dr. Seuss’ outer space book! Who says kids don’t pay attention when you read to them?

Anyway, the basement level with its small play area and bubble show were the highlights for Sophia. Even with all the kids present, we never felt jostled for space and the exhibits were fun and even educational (effects of gravity etc). The only small criticism I had was the lack of eating space. Although there are cafes on most floors, they are quite small and provide limited seating capacity which is problematic on weekends. I would suggest either eating beforehand or bringing your own food to make matters easier but overall, the museum is well worth a visit! In fact, I’m planning a return trip during the week so we can see the IMAX film that simulates Hubble’s flight Hubble 3D IMAX Cinema London – Science Museum.