The London Science Museum

Kevin here.  This will be a quick hit.  Mostly because we didn't take very many pictures.  But, regardless of that, it's worthy of special mention.

One of the things that we did during our time in London was visit the London Science Museum.  And it turned out to be one of the kids favorite things.  They begged to go back, but we never had time.

Like most museums in London, the Science Museum is free.  Sure, they hit you up for a donation at the door, but you still get in whether you give or not. :-)

But I have to say that this is one of the finest science and technology museums I have ever been to.  It's over 150 years old but continues to be upgraded and refined.  It houses some fascinating scientific devices from the past several hundred years.  Think astrolabes, telescopes, and whatnot -- all hundreds of years old.  Beautiful pieces.  They have more modern inventions too, such as one of the first microchips from Gordon Moore of Intel fame.

But what the kids loved best was the floor full of interactive science displays and experiments.

Anna learns about burglar alarms.  Hmm......

Anna instructs Daniel on how she intends to pursue a life of crime.

Justin works with blocks to see how far he can balance and extend them.

Anna being Anna.

More experiments for Justin, these involving the viscosity of liquids. Viscosity, I say!  Well done!

Again, a great museum.  Probably my third favorite after the British Museum and the National Maritime Museum.  Definitely worth another visit on our next trip, especially if we have the kids with us.