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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).

 The Science Museum, Exhibition Rd, London, City of London, Greater London SW7 2DD, United Kingdom  South Kensington  Find more directions at: tinghere.aspx Map courtesy of: um,&hnear=Exhibition+Rd,+London,+UK&cid= &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: – 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.)

 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.

 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 London The best Activities for Families (pg. 8) The best Free & Dirt Cheap London (pg. 9) London in Depth The Making of London (pg. 32) Exploring London Southwest London (pg. 130) Shopping Shopping-West London (pg. 273) Shopping A to Z (pg. 283) The Web offers multiple sites:    

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