Hidden gems - Science museums in Shirley, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Science museums in Shirley

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 Shirley. This list contains 10 places from Science museum category.

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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) (~113.21 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) (~108.57 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) (~160.98 km from centre)

It's Rocket Science!

Tourist attraction

👍👍 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...

4.80 (12 reviews) (~219.58 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) (~94.08 km from centre)

Discovering42

Science museum

👍👍 This is a brilliant place for all ages - in our group aged between 4 and well-into-sixties!! So much to do and see. It's a really great idea and has been very thoughtfully designed. I love that it is so hands on and that it has been built together using upcycled materials. I have already recommended...

4.70 (94 reviews) (~236.59 km from centre)

Science Dome Bournemouth

Science museum

4.70 (27 reviews) (~35.93 km from centre)

Science Zone UK

Science museum

👍👍 We did the spooky fizzy science workshop during half term and it was fantastic, I think my husband and I enjoyed it as much as my 6 and 4 year old! Great value for money and 'professor Who' and 'professor Solo' were most entertaining whilst the kids got to be real scientists. My two came out smiling...

4.60 (60 reviews) (~35.93 km from centre)

LLL Getaways

Travel agency

4.60 (5 reviews) (~122.69 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) (~111.29 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Science museums in Shirley, United Kingdom