Science Museum

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Exhibition Road,
South Kensington,
London,
SW7 2DD

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Ten Climate Stories
Photographs, objects, audio and artefacts highlighting designs and discoveries that have affected man's relationship to the planet, featuring apparatus from the Cavendish Laboratory used in the project that resulted in the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan, and works by artists including Jem Finer, Yao Lu and Thomas Thwaites.
When
Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.15pm, Dec 17-Jan 2, Feb 11-19, Mon-Sun 10am-7pm, last adm 6.15pm, closed Dec 24-26
Genre
Arts - none
Cost
free
Conrad Shawcross: Protomodel
Five small-scale objects placed throughout the Science Museum's Mathematics gallery, looking at how practices in model-making, and other issues, help towards mathematical thinking.
When
Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.15pm, Dec 17-Jan 2, Feb 11-19, Mon-Sun 10am-7pm, last adm 6.15pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends May 13 2012
Genre
Arts - none
Cost
free
Oramics To Electronica: Revealing Histories Of Electronic Music
Musical equipment and instruments from the 1950s to the present day.
When
Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.15pm, Dec 17-Jan 2, Feb 11-19, Mon-Sun 10am-7pm, last adm 6.15pm, closed Dec 24-26
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Water Wars From Antenna
Interactive installations and multimedia exploring global resource management.
When
Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.15pm, Dec 17-Jan 2, Mon-Sun 10am-7pm, last adm 6.15pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Jun 20
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Hidden Heroes at Science Museum
An exhibition celebrating hidden heroes at Science Museum takes place this year as the renowned venue takes a closer look at the many everyday objects that we often take for granted
When
09 November 2011 -
05 June 2012 10am - 6pm
Genre
Exhibitions -
Cost
£3.50-£6.00
Hidden Heroes: The Genius Of Everyday Things
Simple and significant inventions, including clothes pegs and tea bags, shown alongside plans and drawings by the people who designed them.
When
Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.15pm, Dec 17-Jan 2, Feb 11-19, Mon-Sun 10am-7pm, last adm 6.15pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Jun 5
Genre
Arts - none
Cost
£6, child/NUS £3.50, family £11 & £16
Lottolab
Interactive, multimedia installations exploring perception.
When
Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.15pm, Dec 17-Jan 2, Feb 11-19, Mon-Sun 10am-7pm, last adm 6.15pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Mar 31
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Science Museum
Six floors of interactive, hands-on exhibits, fascinating facts and around 12,000 objects charting technology throughout the centuries, including Stephenson's original Rocket locomotive and the Jason I Gypsy Moth aircraft piloted solo by Amy Johnson from Great Britain to Australia. Further special events for younger members of the family are organised during school holidays.
When
Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.15pm, closed Dec 24-26
Genre
Leisure - mus
Cost
free, addition charges for special exhibitions, IMAX 3D cinema and simulators
Nancy The Waterseller: Talk
A costumed character talks about London's water.
When
Feb 5, 12.30pm-1pm, 2pm-2.30pm, Feb 15, 12.30pm-1pm
Genre
Special - lit
Cost
free
Flight Gallery Tour
Discover the history of Flight.
When
Feb 10, 12-24, 26, 28 & 29, 1pm-1.30pm
Genre
Special - none
Cost
free
Launchpad Demonstrations
Interactive sessions about the principles of science.
When
Feb 10, 20-24, 27-29, 4pm-4.10pm, 4.30pm-4.40pm, 5pm-5.10pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Launchpad Science Shows
Interactive shows about scientific principles.
When
Feb 10-12, 18-29, 2pm-2.20pm, 3pm-3.20pm, 4pm-4.20pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
SCVNGR Trail
Use a smartphone to complete challenges in the museum.
When
Feb 10-15, 10am-6pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Who Am I? Live Science: Me In 3D
Learn how faces are constructed.
When
From Feb 10, Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, ends Feb 29
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Chilean Rescue Capsule at Science Museum
Head to the Science Museum to see the capsule that was specially built to rescue the 33 miners trapped underground at the San Jose mine.
When
11 February 2012 -
13 May 2012 10am - 6pm
Genre
Exhibitions -
Cost
Free
Cockroach Tour
Find out how we might appear to the insects.
When
Sat & Sun 12noon-12.45pm, 1.30pm-2.15pm, 3.30pm-4.15pm
Genre
Special - none
Cost
free
Amy Johnson: Talk
A costumed character talks about the pilot's life.
When
Feb 13, 19, 25, 12.30pm-1pm & 2pm-2.30pm
Genre
Special - lit
Cost
free
Jones The Bones: Talk
The surgeon gives facts about the human body.
When
Feb 16, 12.30pm-1pm & 2pm-2.30pm
Genre
Special - lit
Cost
free
Miss Burnett: Talk
A costumed character talks about the first man-made dye.
When
Feb 17, 12.30pm-1pm & 2pm-2.30pm
Genre
Special - lit
Cost
free
Florrie The Maid: Talk
A costumed character performance about cleaning technologies.
When
Feb 18, 12.30pm-1pm & 2pm-2.30pm
Genre
Special - lit
Cost
free
Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles
An interactive show.
When
Feb 23, 3.30pm-3.50pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Mary Anne Galton: Talk
Hear about the life of inventor and engineer James Watt.
When
Feb 26, 12.30pm-1pm & 2pm-2.30pm
Genre
Special - lit
Cost
phone for prices
Science Museum Lates
Enjoy the Science Museum's evening events with not a kid in sight.
When
29 February 2012 -
29 February 2012 6.45pm - 10pm
Genre
Free Events -
Cost
Free
Launchpad Demonstrations
Interactive sessions about the principles of science.
When
Mar 1 & 2, 5, 7-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, 4pm-4.10pm, 4.30pm-4.40pm, 5pm-5.10pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Launchpad Science Shows
Interactive shows about scientific principles.
When
Mon-Sun 2pm-2.20pm, 3pm-3.20pm, 4pm-4.20pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Who Am I? Live Science: Me In 3D
Learn how faces are constructed.
When
From Mar 1, Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, ends Mar 31
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles
An interactive show.
When
Mar 3, 2.30pm-3pm, 3.30pm-4pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Cockroach Tour
Find out how we might appear to the insects.
When
Sat & Sun 2pm-2.45pm, 4pm-4.45pm
Genre
Special - none
Cost
free
Space In Your Face With British Sign Language
A journey through the galaxy.
When
Mar 3, 2.30pm-3pm, 3.30pm-4pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Up, Up And Away With BSL
An interactive storytelling event about the clouds.
When
Mar 3, 11.30am-11.50am, 12.30pm-12.50pm
Genre
Special - lit
Cost
free
Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles
An interactive show.
When
Mar 7, 16, 3.30pm-3.50pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Hexen 2.0 at Science Museum
An exhibition entitled Hexen 2.0 at Science Museum takes place this spring as artist Suzanne Treister takes over the Bridge Gallery with her examination of the various scientific avenues
When
07 March 2012 -
01 May 2012 10am - 6pm
Genre
Exhibitions -
Cost
Free
Flights Of Fancy: Guided Tour
An interactive tour of the Flight gallery.
When
Mar 15, 1pm-1.35pm
Genre
Special - none
Cost
free
Stronger By Design
An interactive show about forces and structures.
When
Mar 22, 3.30pm-3.50pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Cockroach Tour
Find out how we might appear to the insects.
When
Sat & Sun 2pm-2.45pm, 4pm-4.45pm
Genre
Special - none
Cost
free
Launchpad Science Shows
Interactive shows about scientific principles.
When
Apr 1, 7 & 8, 14-23, 2pm-2.20pm, 3pm-3.20pm, 4pm-4.20pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Who Am I? Live Science: Me In 3D
Learn how faces are constructed.
When
Apr 1-10, 10am-6pm
Genre
Special - fam
Cost
free
Cockroach Tour
Find out how we might appear to the insects.
When
Sat & Sun 2pm-2.45pm, 4pm-4.45pm
Genre
Special - none
Cost
free
Cockroach Tour
Find out how we might appear to the insects.
When
Sat & Sun 12noon-12.45pm, 1.30pm-2.45pm, 3.30pm-4.15pm
Genre
Special - none
Cost
free
Cockroach Tour
Find out how we might appear to the insects.
When
Sat & Sun 2pm-2.45pm, 4pm-4.45pm
Genre
Special - none
Cost
free
Cockroach Tour
Find out how we might appear to the insects.
When
Aug 4 & 5, 2pm-2.45pm, 4pm-4.45pm
Genre
Special - none
Cost
free
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