Science Museum

Our recently-refurbished Diner is a great place to bring your children now that the school holidays have hit. We have a super kids menu, stone-baked sourdough pizzas, salads, mains, desserts. Everything you could possible need for lunch with your family or friends.

Find The Diner on the ground floor: Walk in the main entrance of the Science Museum, keep going straight and follow the smell the delicious pizzas!

Our family-friendly Energy Café serves up a wide selection of delicious dishes including salads, hot meals and daily specials. Grab and go items including salads and sandwiches can be found in the fridge; coffee and cake is a given! There’s plenty of seating available too.

Sandwiches, salads and coffee can all be found in the Gallery Café on Level 2 next to The Clockmaker’s Museum.

Join us for afternoon tea

Enjoy our new afternoon tea experience with a unique science theme at the Science Museum.

Enjoy a delightful mix of culinary art and scientific creativity, making it a great way to elevate your museum visit. Prepared by Benugo chefs, you can enjoy creative treats like petri dish jelly, Earl-grey infused scones, and our special pink lemonade, where you can mix your own fizzy drink using chemistry!

To enhance your experience, the plates are designed by the famous artist and architect, the late Zaha Hadid, celebrated for her innovative designs, including the Science Museum’s Mathematics: The Winton Gallery—showcasing a beautiful blend of art and science for everyone to appreciate.

Availability: Wed-Sun
Time: 12.00 and 15.00 (2 hours per sitting)
Price: Adults’ Afternoon Tea £32, Kids’ Afternoon Tea £22 (pre-bookings only)
Location: Gallery Café, Level 2

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A trip to the Shake Bar is a Museum must-do. Freshly-made shakes and all the ice cream awaits you on the third floor, next door to Wonderlab.

Open during school holiday period only, Mon-Sun: 11.00-15.00.

Perfect for a snack. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, cakes and ice cream, as well as hot and cold beverages.