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Science Museum (London)

At Science Museum , centuries of scientific and technological development are illustrated and explained at the Science Museum - from Ancient Greek and Roman medicine to space exploration and nuclear fission.

The massive and impressive collection, exhibited on five floors, includes steam engines, spacecraft, and early mechanical computers. The museum aims to bring entertainment to the process of learning, with numerous interactive displays for children and staff on hand to provide explanations. Of equal importance is the social context of science: how inventions have transformed day to day life, and the process of discovery itself.

The best of the displays are "Flight," which gives visitors the opportunity to experiment with aeronautical concepts, and "Launch Pad," designed to give 7- to 13-year-olds a knowledge of basic scientific principles. A plasma ball is one of many hands-on exhibits.

The Exploration of Space exhibits the scarred Apollo 10 spacecraft which carried three astronauts to the moon and back in May 1969. There is also a video of the Apollo 11 moon landing a few weeks later.
More down to earth, but just as absorbing, is "Food for Thought" which reveals the impact of science and tech¬nology on every aspect of diet, explored through demonstrations and historic reconstructions, such as an 18th century kitchen.

Other popular Science Museum sections include "Optics," which has holograms, lasers, and color mixing experiments, and "Power and Land Transport,". which displays working steam engines, vintage trains, cars, and motorbikes.

The Wellcome Wing is devoted to contemporary science and technology. "Antenna" is a constantly updated Triceratops skull, exhibition devoted Natural History Museum to the latest scientific breakthroughs. "Pattern Pod" introduces younger children to the patterns of science in a fun and colorful way.

"Digitopolis" explores our relationship with digital technology, including virtual reality. "In Future" is a multi¬user game in which partici- pants decide how current scientific research could affect the future. Our understanding of human identity is the subject of "Who Am I?". where visitors can learn about genetics and current biomedical discoveries. The wing also contains an IMAX cinema, a spacecraft simulator, and a cafe.

Open Daily
Closed December 24-26
Phone 0870-8704868
Address Exhibition Rd SW7
Web: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

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• Old Royal Observatory (London)
• Queen's Gallery (London)
• Science Museum (London)
• Tate Britain (London)
• Tate Modern (London)
• Tower Bridge Experince (London)
• Victoria and Albert Museum (London)