Science Museum

Where world-changing ideas come alive for young minds

At Quest & Compass, we make the Science Museum feel personal, engaging, and impossible to forget. Each visit is shaped around your child’s interests — selecting exhibits, interactive displays, and activities that spark their curiosity and encourage deeper thinking.

The pace is unhurried, giving time to engage, ask questions, and explore ideas in ways that feel natural and enjoyable. It’s not about seeing everything — it’s about making what they see truly meaningful.

Why it matters

Inspiring curiosity in science, engineering, and technology helps children see themselves as problem-solvers and innovators. Understanding how things work gives them the tools to question, experiment, and create their own ideas.

Children are encouraged to:

  • Encounter big ideas through immersive, hands-on engagement

  • Develop analytical, creative, and collaborative thinking skills

  • Leave inspired, brimming with curiosity and ready to explore further

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Interior of the London Science Museum with an aircraft suspended from the ceiling, visitors examining exhibits, and informational signs along the pathway.

What to Expect

For ages 5–12. All activities are developmentally pitched, with age-specific learning threads woven through each session — and the flexibility to follow your child’s interests.

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Ages 5–7:

  • Interactive galleries like Wonderlab

  • Simple, playful science experiments

  • Linking everyday life to scientific ideas

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Ages 8–9:

  • Investigating forces, energy, and materials

  • Analysing exhibits and sharing ideas

  • Understanding scientific process through fun challenges

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Ages 10–12:

  • Exploring robotics, coding, and sustainability

  • Critical thinking on technology’s role in society

  • Hands-on problem solving

What’s Included

• Curated Exploration – A hand-picked route through the museum’s most engaging, interactive galleries

• Interactive Learning – Scientific ideas explained clearly and enjoyably for children of all ages

  • • Qualified Teacher – Led by a teacher who sparks curiosity and adapts explanations to the child’s level

    • Safe and Supported – Children are accompanied throughout, giving parents reassurance

  • • Paediatric First Aid Cover – Your child’s safety and wellbeing are supported throughout the experience

Optional Extras

• Entry to the Wonderlab: Experience the Science Museum’s interative, immersive gallery

• IMAX 3D Films: Tickets for films ranging from dinosaurs to life in space

• Simulator Rides: A range of rides that bring to life science-themed experiences to life

• Special Exhibitions: access to the museum’s seasonal exhibits

All exhibits and optional extras are subject to availability and may incur additional charges

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“They didn’t just learn about science — they saw themselves as scientists”
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