In need for a day out with the hyperactive kids, or a fun day out to make an impression on your date who seems smarter than you? The Science Museum is perhaps an underrated destination just for you! The beauty of the museum is that it doesn’t feel nerdy at all, but more like an indoors amusement park (without the ride, obviously).

Spanning over four floors, and categories like food science, electricity, biology, and more, the exhibits are mostly interactive and some, created in a rather kitschy 90s to 2000 vibe, which makes it all the more entertaining.

As you go down the escalator to the galleries, you will pass by the largest Goldberg machine in the world. 22 metres high, the Goldberg machine entitled Energy Machine contains small balls that run up and down the massive tower, going past a neon wall, a gong, some chimes, drums and more. The whole track is 1.6km and takes about 1.5 minutes for a ball to complete its course. 

There are plenty of Instagram-worthy spots at the Science Museum. For example, the Electricity and Magnetism gallery features colorful neon lights hanging from the ceiling. The exhibits below provide a fun and safe way to learn about how electricity works, with some requiring more than one person to activate.

In the Earth Science Gallery, you can experience different weather conditions in a controlled environment, ensuring your safety throughout the experience.

One of the most popular galleries is the House of Mirrors, which is filled with trick mirrors that distort your reflection and manipulate your perspective to create mind-bending illusions.

The Biodiversity Gallery is also a delightful and informative space, featuring exhibits that allow you to closely examine the intricate patterns on each butterfly through glass displays.

Additionally, the museum regularly hosts special themed exhibitions that are definitely worth-exploring during your visit!