The ultimate London bucket list for science lovers

Do you consider yourself a bit of science wiz that loves nothing more than learning about atoms, chemicals and how things work?

If so, you couldn’t find a better place to explore your interests and learn something new than London.

The capital city is steeped in scientific history, with many of the big names including Newton, Darwin and Fleming beginning their scientific discoveries here.

Visit cutting edge exhibitions at world-class museums and bring your senses to life on an epic discovery of science, all while enjoying a stay at the Montcalm Hotel Marble Arch.

The Science Museum

Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2DD

The name says it all and when it comes to visiting museums that explore the history of science, this is one of the best you’ll find anywhere. Here you will discover over 15,000 objects, many of which are world-famous and include the Apollo 10 command capsule and Stephenson’s Rocket. Immerse yourself in history and science and continue on this epic adventure and into the interactive galleries, where contemporary debates are brought to life with games and exhibits.

Fancy yourself as an astronaut in another life? Find out what it’s really like to blast into the great unknown on a space mission in one of the museum’s stunning 3D and 4D simulator machines.

With so much to do here, it’s the perfect place to visit for both children and adults with a passion for science. After an afternoon spent exploring the most visited science and technology museum in Europe, retreat back to your room at one of our boutique hotels London UK, many of which are accessible by public transport.

The Hunterian Museum

35-43 Lincolns Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE

Those with a passion for medical science will be in their element during a visit here, where displays from renowned surgeon John Hunter abound. Expect to find creepy, pickled creatures in jars as well as examples of deformed skeletons.

Explore some contemporary exhibitions while staying at the Montcalm Hotel Marble Arch and discover what surgery might be like in the near future. Trust us, this place is not for the faint-hearted and is perhaps best visited when you don’t have the kids with you for the day.

The Natural History Museum

Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

Enhance your weekend break at the Montcalm Hotel Marble Arch with a visit to the fascinating Natural History Museum, where you’ll find an epic display of stunning exhibitions sure to delight all age groups. Head to Hintze Hall, where you’ll get the chance to marvel at the skeleton of a gigantic blue whale before discovering a number of other features, all of which help to tell the tale of evolution and the future of our planet.

Many of the exhibitions at the museum are temporary and you can expect to find a vast display of artefacts and information that inspires a love of the natural world in all that visit.