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To mark the opening of a new temporary display on Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy in the Clockmakers’ Museum gallery, Curator Anna Rolls takes a look at the legacy of this clockmaker and explores how he was involved in the changing face of London during the 1800s .
In August, over 100 Environment Agency experts volunteered their time to deliver free hands-on careers sessions with young visitors in Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery. Chief Scientist at the Environment Agency, Dr Robert Bradburne, reflects on the activities and the positive impact an environmental career could have on the next generation.
To celebrate Information Age’s tenth anniversary, Curator of Computing and Communications, Rachel Boon, shares stories featured on the gallery along with developments over the last decade which shape how we use these technologies today.
Creating and delivering a new museum gallery is hard work. It typically takes many years and involves scores of people. But revamping an existing gallery has challenges all of its own.
On this day in 1978, a baby girl named Louise Brown was born. She was born via caesarean section, like many other babies, and in many respects her birth was unremarkable.
Inspirational spaces require investment. This simple truth is a challenging reality for the dedicated people working in cultural institutions across the country.
To mark Clean Air Day in June, the UK’s largest campaign on air pollution, Dr Julia Knights, Deputy Director of the Science Museum spoke to Andrew Grieve, Senior Air Quality Analyst at Imperial College, London, to find out more about how the Breathe London initiative is helping to provide free real time information on air quality in the capital.
This year’s CF Week (17 to 23 June) is extra special for Cystic Fibrosis Trust, who are celebrating their 60th anniversary. To mark the week, curator Selina Hurley shares more about Sammie, who’s story we feature in the Medicine galleries.
To celebrate the 39th anniversary of Shannon Lucid’s first spaceflight on 17 June 1985, Assistant Curator Lucy Twisleton takes a closer look at the career and legacy of this pioneering astronaut and biochemist.
Roger Highfield, Science Director and member of the Longitude Committee, discusses the long-sought winner of the Prize, announced today in the Science Museum.
Join us as we explore five exhibition highlights that link to the National Curriculum for science and music in KS1 and KS2. Take a musical tour through objects and interactives that encourage hands-on engagement and promote self-expression.
Research Assistant David Francis reveals details of the rich decorative imagery and delightful sounds of the ornate clockwork timepieces.