Top Things to do in South West England
7 Science Museums in South West England That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in South West England, United Kingdom including Herschel Museum of Astronomy, We The Curious, Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, Braunton Countryside Centre, Science Zone, The Dinosaur Museum, Earth Sciences Museum.
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1. Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 438 reviews
19 New King Street is a delightful and unique example of a fully restored modest Georgian townhouse. It was home to the astronomer and musician William Herschel and his sister Caroline. Particularly evocative features include Herschel’s workshop, his music room and a charming 18th Century formal garden where, with a telescope of his own construction, Herschel discovered the planet Uranus in 1781. In the Star Vault an award winning film takes you on a voyage of discovery through the universe and brings the history of the house to life. Exhibition in the modern Caroline Lucretia Gallery until 1 January 2018 is 'Wonder Women of Space'!
Reviewed By KarenH626 - Towcester, United Kingdom
This little museum is well worth a visit and a very unique place. The actual garden where Herschel discovered the planet Uranus and the house where he made the telescopes and mirrors to discover it. You don't need to be interested in Astronomy to enjoy a visit here. The short video narrated by Patrick Moore provides a good background and a context to the brother and sister that lived here and made a massive contribution to documenting the night skies. The Georgian house is beautiful too. We visited with a combined Bath Preservation Trust ticket giving us entrance to No 1 the Crescent and the Museum of Architecture - great value.
2. We The Curious
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,789 reviews
We The Curious was previously known as At-Bristol Science Centre; an educational charity with an aim to “make science accessible to all”, it opened in 2000, and welcomed over 5 million visitors in the past 17 years. At-Bristol relaunched as We The Curious in September 2017, with a new vision that is committed to creating a culture of curiosity. We The Curious is an idea and a place for everyone. Our venue on Bristol’s harbourside is a bit like an indoor festival, with all sorts of different experiences, where you can interact with exhibits, test stuff out and participate rather than just visit. We’re all about empowering everyone to ask questions and get creative - with boundaries removed between science, art, people and ideas - a culture of curiosity.
Reviewed By Jerrif123 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Myself and my family went on Monday 30th of December, we'd got stuck in traffic so had missed our time slot for the planaterium experience, luckily the lovely Becky Jeffrey-Hughes was on reception and was so accomadating and was able to book us on the next time slot, very helpful and friendly staff so much so that we requested her name so we could sing her praise. We are so glad we got booked on the planaterium experience, it was truly out of this world, one of the best experiences doing a 3D tour of the stars, it was 30 minutes long and the speaker ( I think his name was Mike?) was fantastic. Our family loved every minute of it and Im not afraid to say I shed a few tears at just how magical it was as I'm such a huge fan of the stars, we will defo be returning to do the hour long experience. The rest of the we are curious musuem is also fantastic for children and adults, so engaging and so much to learn. Also there an indoor picnic area so u can take ur own food,and a cafe. Its a great day out, would highly recommend.
3. Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 417 reviews
A traditional museum with more than 10000 specimens on permanent display.
Reviewed By IainSpirit - Southampton, United Kingdom
We went here the day before heading to the beach fossil hunting. The collection is huge and you could spend days looking at the displays, we had a very excited 7 year old determined to see what was next so we didn't spend as much time as we would have liked. Do remember its a private collection and not the natural history museum so you could walk round it in a 5 - 10 minutes. Having said that there are literally thousands or tens of thousands of individual exhibits and being a private collection the owners are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable with every single piece each having a back story. I would have loved to have gone without covid and spent a lot more time learning. Even with COVID the owner made us feel really welcome, spent time chatting and even spent a lot of time giving us advice on where to head to the following day. The building is Mary Anning's old church converted into a Dino Museum so you really get a great atmosphere and there are wow's everywhere you look well worth the money.
4. Braunton Countryside Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
The Braunton Countryside Centre helps visitors to appreciate and enjoy the North Devon Biosphere with Displays, Information, Guided Walks, Illustrated Talks, Events and Filmshows. Braunton Countryside Centre is an activity of the North Devon Environmental Trust (Charity No: 296707)
5. Science Zone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By lieuseap
We’ve been here for play dates and a workshop for kids (mines 4) on light- we had free play with the sensory lights and dinosaurs, we made things and experimented with light, shadows and colours, it was great fun and the staff were helpful and knew their stuff, we also went in the planet/ stars dome and learnt about light in space. Great value for money
6. The Dinosaur Museum
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 469 reviews
Britain's original dinosaur museum in Dorchester. Lots for all the family to see and do at this all weather attraction. including: -Fossils, skeletons and much more. -Life-size reconstructions -T-Rex and other dinosaurs -Hands-on and interactive exhibits -Mammoths, prehistoric mammals and reptiles. As featured on Blue Peter, The Tweenies, Tikkabilla and other TV programmes. Young explorers can enjoy free fun sheets! Look out for special events on most bank holidays! April to September open: 10 am to 5 pm October to March open 10 am to 4 pm
7. Earth Sciences Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
