An interesting little (and free!) museum tucked away in the West End. Occupying the basement, it displays original instruments used by Faraday, Davey and other scientific pioneers to understand light, heat and electromagnetism among other phenomena. Accessible and interesting for both science and history of science fans, you can also take a look at the (beautifully updated) theatre where Faraday and his peers would have given lectures.

Fun, free little museum in the royal institute. They have a couple fun things for kids to see. A bunch of artifacts on display from Faraday and others. Plaques describe the artifacts and meaning to the scientific community. Michael Faraday's lab is left intact and on display. The staff was friendly. The location was clean. The amenities were nice. It's a fun little experience for an hour or so.

Museum celebrating the achievements of RI members, including Michael Faraday's preserved 1850s lab.

This museum was so interesting! Free first of all, always a perk. If you were a stem student, it's kind of magical to see the equipment that the heros of science you learn about in school used! Faraday's lab of course was the highlight. Wow. This is one of the only museums I've ever been to where I actually wish that there was a better giftshop! There are such wonderful paintings of scientific equipment and the lab - I was really hoping that I could buy a postcard of any of these! Maybe something to think about? I'd even buy one online! Loved the watercolor of his lab - would be very cool decor for anyone in stem!

Pretty cool museum

Free exhibit which opens up some of the rooms at the Royal Institution. Highlights were Faraday's lab and some of the equipment used by Davy. There is a cafe, too. On my visit, I also got to visit the Lecture Theatre used for the Christmas Lectures.

If you’re either a nerd, a history buff, or a proud patriot (I’m all three) this is a great place to visit for an hour or two. You’ll see the first ever electric generator, the first ever thermos flask (that’s its correct name, the company came later), and a simple lamp that revolutionised coal output and cemented Britain’s lead in the Industrial Revolution. It may be called the Faraday museum, but it also celebrates many other British scientists without whom our lives could well be very different. Some negatives… -the entrance is not very obvious as it’s a pretty small museum within the RI. I had to ask someone if I was in the right place. - it’s not very well signed inside either, to the extent that I didn’t realise until I got home that there were two more floors of the museum above the basement!!! - display design was a bit annoying, with small hard to read information panels of white lettering on an orange background, made worse by the display cases being mostly lit from the bottom via a backlit floor. It might look nice and trendy but the displays were harder to read than they should have been.

The equipments used by faraday and some other scientist are displayed in This museum No any charges or tickets to enter This valuble museum. A great scientist of planet earth with only 3 years of school education. All schools should make his life as a text book .

An enjoyable small museum. Its amazing how much of an influence one man can have on humanity. The museum gives you a brief overview of his works and musings. I now feel the need to follow this visit up with some reading to better understand this area of scientific research. Although I have given this museum 5 stars it could easily have been less due to the fact one member of staff was watching a television programme on his mobile device with the volume turned up, couple this with the low level ambient music it was hard to concentrate 100%

The Faraday Museum is located at 21 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London,, on the lower floor of the Royal Institution building. Entry is free. It's a small museum with exhibits of Faraday's achievements. The exhibition includes Faraday's magnetic laboratory as it was in the 1850's. The displays provide a lot of information about Faraday's work and of his associates. There's even an exhibit dedicated to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, where the character, Professor Waldman is said to be based on the Cornish scientist, Humphry Davy. There's even a cafe to relax in. On the street there are a number of electric vehicle charging stations.

What a wonderful museum with a brilliant display of scientific items used by Faradsy, Rumford, Davy and other great scientist.

This was my most recent discovery in London. It's quite a small museum, but the information given and the specimens displayed are extremely noteworthy. I mean seeing the stolen mummies is OK, but it can never compare to seeing where some of the most important discoveries of the past millenia were made. They even have the authentic lab presented that Faraday used for his research. It's amazing to get a peek into a genius's mind.

It is amazing to imagine that Faraday worked here and became one of the most important scientists in human history. The café there has some nice stuff.

Really worthwhile museum in a historic building. Appreciated how perfectly the text on the individual displays explained their relevance and provided scientific and historic context.

Excellent exhibition, small but perfectly formed

This museum houses multiple of Michael Faraday's instruments and apparatuses. In case you don't know Faraday made significant contribution to the field of electromagnetism. The dynamo which generates electricity is his contribution

Lovely

Faraday Museum

The place preserves the equipment used by legends like Michael Faraday, Humphrey Davy and Lawrence Bragg. There's no entry fee. For people who love science it's an excellent place to visit. I got goosebumps looking at the laboratory used by Faraday.

Great place to visit especially if you are into science and it is a working museum.

It's great if you have an interest in Faraday or similar scientists. Much smaller than I expected though which was a little disappointing, I was in and out in about 25 minutes and I was a bit confused as to where it was in the building so I had to ask someone but they were helpful. You should definitely visit!

Great

An understated and well hidden gem (not even a mention on the front door). This was were a fantastic collection of breakthroughs were made and the original equipment (including the tube that explained why the sky is blue) is on display.

So much history packed into a small museum. Well worth a visit

Great small museum. Lovely to go there when you have seen all the big ones

It was so great to see the place where so much of our science today got started. This museum is small but worth checking out, the lowest floor mostly focuses on Fraday with the higher floors celebrating the history of science for those at the institute. The museum is free - which is also an epic bonus.

Really lovely experience! Entrance is free so I thought it would be busy but we had the whole place to ourselves. All the exhibits were really interesting and it's clear the Faraday museum has a lot of history. Would love if there were a few more interactive exhibits or videos but it was fascinating information regardless.

Nice small museum, the basement floor was all that was available due to set up for a private event. Lots of small text for someone into science, not kid friendly.

The museum's interactive children's area provides a fun and educational space for young visitors to explore art and history in an age-appropriate way.

The museum's commitment to innovation is showcased through its use of virtual reality technology, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in art's narrative.

Great experience to be at this place known from phisics lessons.

Go and see where many exciting discoveries originated. See the first safety latern for miners, the origins of electricity and even the thermos flask. Great building and fantastic lecture theatre as seen on 'The Christmas Lectures'! Forgot to add the periodic table wall, have a go trying to remember as many as you can with the help of a natty tune you'll be humming all day.

A very interesting morning. Spend some time to read about not just Faraday but many other of the era changing all aspects of day to day life. In addition to front desk staff which where very polite and welcoming there is a lovely little cafe hide away just downstairs😁.

Excellent small museum. Great if you like science but also general interest. Small cafe which I didn't try. Really good displays. Free but take donations. Worth a visit!

It is a small museum located in Mayfair; however, it is not easy to find - my advice is to look for The Royal Institution instead, as the Faraday Museum is on the lower ground floor of this building. This is one of those places that needs to be combined with other tourist attractions or if you are in the area; or if you are indeed a far of Michael Faraday as the collection is not big but you will get to see Faraday’s old lab. I just wish the museum is a bit more interactive and engaging as I didn’t find it stimulating enough; however, it is also part of the Young Scientist Centre – a space for young people and their teachers to experiment science and technology; so that is an excellent initiative.

Michael Faraday is one of my favorite scientists, so I had to stop off here while I London. It is actually a very nice little museum and well worth a visit. It's located near enough to other sites that will not be out of the way.

The museum is a wonderful experience for visitors & locals😇. Don't miss the chance to see every artist interpretation.

The best thing about this place that they have preserved Faraday's lab as such. Being a person from science background , i felt bit emotional seeing that. They have kept annu rare pieces like first xrd machine and all. There is no entry fee . There is a all cafe inside and free wifi.

A little difficult to find once you're inside the building (go down the stairs!) But lots of pieces of scientific history are here. The museum is very small compared to other main museums in London but it still manages to have lots of information and exhibits. The museum could do with modernising and expansion as I'm sure there's more things that could be on display

Kind of boring honestly🤣😂

Small museum but definitely worth visiting.

A very small exhibit in the basement. I won't take more than an hour, but if interesting and enjoyable for your inner nerd.

A hidden gem in the centre of mayfair. If you are into Physics at any level, this is a must in London

Museum about scientist Michael Faraday and the history of electricity

Small but interesting! Free to attend and worthwhile.

A place rich of history and important scientific discovery. Unmissable

Small but worth it for niché audience

This is a little gem. It may be small, but it is well worthwhile visiting if you have an hour or two spare. Lots of interesting items on display; Faraday's lab exists in the same location that it used to and lots of his equipment and apparatus is available to see. First electromagnets, batteries, specialised glasswork. Many other famous scientists are talked about - pop in, you won't be disappointed.

(Translated by Google) For scientists, you must visit Faraday's laboratory! (Original) Para los científicos, imperdible visitar el laboratorio de Faraday!

For the scientist in you

Really nice museum as part of our science week. A little on the small size but insightful.

There are not many places in the world you can stand that have such significance. Faraday is a giant of science and this is his laboratory.

A simple modest display, making famous Royal research institute former achievements. But not for professional scientific audience.

Nice small museum with some cool aterfacts. Shouldn't take too long to visit but free and well curated

Great place to see the discoveries of the royal institute and their additions to basic technology of society.

Neat self guided walk through. Surprising amount of information about the discoveries made by the faculty of scientists associated with the society.

Little gem. If you like the history of science you’ll enjoy these exhibits.