London Science Museum

By Lindsey Corey

Image courtesy of: http://www.flickr.com/photos/londonmatt/2063159000/ science-museum-1.jpg

The London Science Museum is a place where individuals (young and old) can go to learn about science using all of their senses. Hearing – Girls/Guys can listen to what they

would sound like as a guy/girl in the Who Am I exhibit or go to the Universe of Sound: The Planets, special exhibit.

Sight – Also, in the Who am I exhibit digitally see what you look like at an older age.

Touch – Go to The Garden, Pattern Pod, or Who Am I exhibits for a hands on experiences.

Smell & Taste – The museum offers 1 restaurant (Deep Blue) and 2 cafes (Energy Café and d.cafe).

What is it?

The Science Museum, Exhibition Rd, London, City of London, Greater London SW7 2DD, United Kingdom

South Kensington Find more directions at:

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visitmuseum/gettinghere.aspx

Where is it?

Map courtesy of: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=Science+Museum&ie=UTF8&hq=Science+Museum,&hnear=Exhibition+Rd,+London,+UK&cid=11192809544125421680&z=15&iwloc=A

The galleries and exhibits are broken down into specific topics but the material in each provide a broad spectrum to learn from. This is a list of some of the current galleries and exhibits:

What you can find there!

– The Secret Life of the Home– Ships– Flight– Exploring Space– Telecommunications– Measuring Time– Veterinary History– Who Am I?– Signs, Symbols, Secrets: an

illustrated guide to alchemy– The Science and Art of Medicine– Science in the 18th Century

– Atmosphere gallery – Agriculture– Challenge of Materials– Computing– Docks and Diving– Energy Hall– ERNIE– Glimpses of Medical

History– Health Matters– Making the Modern

World– Mathematics– Psychology: Mind Your

Head

During CMU’s trip to the London Science Museum on Wednesday, June 13 th you can check out:

◦ Launchpad Science Shows - 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00 (20 min., free)◦ What Makes Your Walk Unique - 10:00 (15 min., free)◦ IMAX Cinema (all 3D shows £10.00 )

Deep Sea 3D - 13:30 (40 min.) Hubble 3D - 14:45 (50 min.) The Human Body 2D - 10:40 (45min., £8.00) Space Station 3D - 12:15 (45 min.)

◦ Special Exhibits all of these are free and approximate times to see exhibit are listed) Ariel 1 (15 min.) Cosmos & Culture: how astronomy has shaped our world (45 min.) Intersections: Henry Moore and Stringed Surfaces (15 min.) Oramics to Electronica: Revealing Histories of Electronic Music (15 min.) Signs, Symbols, Secrets: an illustrated guide to alchemy (15 min.) Ten Climate Stories (45 min.) Universe of Sound: The Planets (30 min.) Water Wars from Antenna (15 min.)

What you can find there!

The Great Exhibition of 1851 had financial success that provided funding for a science museum as well an art and history museum. The Science Museum has evolved over the last 150+ years with name changes, location and the diversity of exhibits. A place to look at the history of science in hopes of educating minds to shape and change the future.

History

Check out your guide (Frommer’s London 2012) References the Science Museum in multiple places – make sure you catch that it is FREE, easy access, and a fun learning experience.

The Best of LondonThe best Activities for Families (pg. 8)

The best Free & Dirt Cheap London (pg. 9)

London in DepthThe Making of London (pg. 32)

Exploring LondonSouthwest London (pg. 130)

ShoppingShopping-West London (pg. 273)

Shopping A to Z (pg. 283)

• The Web offers multiple sites: http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Museum_(London) http://www.londontoolkit.com/whattodo/southkensingtonmuseums.htm http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/52747-science-museum

Find out more information at…

• Pg. 1 http://www.flickr.com/photos/londonmatt/2063159000/ science-museum-1.jpg, 5/11/12, Creative Commons atrobution License

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Museum_(London) http://www.londontoolkit.com/whattodo/southkensingtonmuse

ums.htm http://

www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/52747-science-museum

The Science museum [sciencemuseum]. (2011, December 7).Hidden Heroes - Discover the Genius of Everyday Things[videofile]. Retrived from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZgpoRFgJ4I&feature=plcp

References

ReferencesScience Museum, London. (n.d.). Retrieved from London Science Museum website:

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/

Science Museum (London) [Fact sheet]. (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2012, from Wikipeda database.

South Kensington Museums [overview of locations]. (n.d.). Retrieved May 10, 2012, from The Londons tool kit: the independent travallers guide to London website: http://www.londontoolkit.com/ whattodo/southkensingtonmuseums.htm

Science Museum [brief overview]. (n.d.). Retrieved May 10, 2012, from London and Partners website: http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/52747-science-museum