Eating and shopping

The Science Museum features two main cafés, a large shop selling science-based toys and a bookshop.

You are also welcome to bring your own food, with picnic areas provided.

Eating

You may eat and drink in any uncarpeted area of the museum. If you have brought your own food, seating is provided in the picnic area on the first floor.

Revolution Café

Situated in the Energy Hall on the ground floor, this self-service cafe is open every day and serves a range of sandwiches, salads and soup as well as hot meals. You can also recharge with a hot or cold drink and a slice of homemade cake.

Deep Blue

A family restaurant, located on the ground floor at the back of the museum, offering great views of the high-tech Wellcome Wing. Enjoy hot meals from pizzas to pasta, with children's meals also available, including a variety of health main courses and delicious desserts. Activity boxes are provided for younger children to enjoy. Voted runner-up Best Restaurant for Kids by the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2005.

Shopping

Science Museum store

Located at the front of the museum, this shop sells groovy gadgets, hot hands-on kits, super science toys, gorgeous gifts and much more. You can also buy online from the store at sciencemuseumstore.com.

Waterstone's bookshop

Waterstone's operate a bookshop within the Science Museum. The shop is located on the ground floor by the ticket desk, and stocks a wide range of Children's and Adult Science and related non-fiction titles.