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London Science Museum. By Lindsey Corey. Image courtesy of: http://www.flickr.com/photos/londonmatt/2063159000/ science-museum-1.jpg. What is it?. The London Science Museum is a place where individuals (young and old) can go to learn about science using all of their senses.
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London Science Museum By Lindsey Corey Image courtesy of: http://www.flickr.com/photos/londonmatt/2063159000/ science-museum-1.jpg
What is it? 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).
Where 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 • 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
What you can find there! 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: • 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 • 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
What you can find there! • During CMU’s trip to the London Science Museum on Wednesday, June 13th 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.)
History • 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.
Find out more information at… • 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: • 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
References • 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/southkensingtonmuseums.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 Science 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
Questions • 1. Were is the science museum we’re going to located? • A. South Kensington • B. Mt Pleasant, MI • C. Enfield • D. None of the Above • 2. What tours will be there when we go? • A. Universe of Sound • B. Ten Climate Stories Signs, Symbols, Secrets: an illustrated guide to alchemy (15 min.) • C. Oramicsto Electronica • D. All of the above • 3. What exhibit did the movie talk about? • A.Ships • B. Everyday Heroes • C. Who Am I? • D. All of the above • 4.When was the museum founded? • A. 1985 • B.1881 • C. 1851 • D. None of the above