A major tourist attraction in London, the Science Museum holds over 300,000 exhibits and includes some very famous exhibits including the oldest surviving steam locomotive, Stephenson's rocket, the first ever jet engine and James Watson's model of human DNA are on offer. The Science Museum also has its own library that was once Britain's national Library for Science, Medicine, and Technology.

In November 2003 the Dana Centre was opened and hosts talks by various scientists and their findings throughout the year. The Dana Centre is actually an urban bar and café that is annexed to the Science Museum so guests can relax and eat in this venue as well.

Visitors to the Science Museum can learn about numerous scientific related fields through the various exhibits and audio/visual presentations. The IMAX Cinema at the Science Museum London, allows visitors to watch 3D movies displaying all sorts of scientific theories and concepts in an exciting and refreshing way.

Take a trip to this museum and be privy to the history and practice of science over the years since its early beginnings. On the fourth floor, the Glimpses of Medical History exhibit lets you explore the history of documented medicinal practices while the fifth floor gallery displays the medical tools that were used from many different time zones across many different nations.

Each year about 1.6 million people come to visit the unique and interesting scientific exhibitions that are put on display at the museum. Staying at a London hotel near the Science Museum like the Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington allows guests to visit this scientific storehouse along with the numerous other fantastic locations in the local area.