Hidden gems - Science museums in Newark, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Science museums in Newark

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Newark. This list contains 9 places from Science museum category.

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It's Rocket Science!

Science museum

👍👍 An absolutely brilliant day out for the family! This was such a welcome change from the usual offerings for 'family fun' at the weekend, and proves that children can be just as, if not more, engaged by science, knowledge, creativity and experiments as they are by screens and soft-play centres! I'd...

5.00 (11 reviews) (~169.12 km from centre)

Kirkaldy’s Testing Works

Technology museum

👍 Fascinating glimpse of mechanical engineering testing from the past! The museum may only be open once a month, but its space is full of machines that can make physics live for those interested in engineering, and give a fascinating insight into niche Victorian and Edwardian industry for those leanin...

4.80 (60 reviews) (~180.68 km from centre)

Victoria & Albert Museum Henry Cole Wing

Science museum

👍 An outstanding museum, some highlights include the sculpture of David by Michaelangelo and the Rotunda Chandelier by Dale Chihuly.

4.80 (47 reviews) (~180.39 km from centre)

The National Telephone Kiosk Collection & Telephone Museum

Museum

Telecommunications artefacts, including all payphone kiosks used since 1912 and working exchanges.

4.80 (29 reviews) (~120.26 km from centre)

Eternal City Tours

Travel agency

👍👍 I highly recommend Eternal City Tours! They are efficient and they can bring you to the holy places most tour companies would not include in their itinerary. I booked 4 Basilicas tour with Eternal City Tours and because we were staying across from St Peter's Basilica, we have seen everything we...

4.80 (6 reviews) (~130.1 km from centre)

Science Oxford Centre

Science museum

👍👍 Great place for all ages. 2 hours of science fun as well as a walk/adventure in the woodland. Staff are very friendly. There is plenty of free parking and a lovely cafe/reception area.

4.70 (111 reviews) (~149.1 km from centre)

LLL Getaways

Travel agency

4.60 (5 reviews) (~180.85 km from centre)

Dr Jenner's House

Museum

The house and garden of the Edwardian vaccine pioneer, with science and history displays and tours.

4.50 (98 reviews) (~190.54 km from centre)

MathsCity

Science museum

👍 Amazing space for Leeds City centre really valuable for the children. I would say appropriate for age 7 upwards. Loads of different interactive stations

4.50 (93 reviews) (~94.37 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Science museums in Newark, United Kingdom