Einstein - Imagination is More Important Than Knowledge
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What do you want to know about science? Whatever it is, it is sure to be covered by the Science Museum whether it is 18th century developments in agriculture, 20th century space flight or the science of sport. Its sheer innovative approach and the breadth and depth of its collections has led to it being voted, for the second year running, Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Excellence in England Awards for 2002.

Amongst the many scientific subjects covered by the museum's display are weather, chemistry, weighing and measuring, marine engineering, flight, geophysics, medicine and telecommunications. In fact, every possible aspect of science and its history finds a place here.

You can see a real Apollo Command Module which actually orbited the moon in 1969. If you are interested in astronomy, take a look at the Rosse Mirror, built in the mid 19th century, it kept the record as the largest telescope for 75 years. Do you want to see something older? How about the The Giustiniani Medicine Chest dating from around 1566? It is a medical kit, containing 126 medicine bottles, designed for seafarers and is described as the oldest existing sea medical chest.

The Solar System
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Genetic modification is a hot topic right now and you can see two genetically modified mice that have actually been patented. Just in case you are wondering, the mice have been freeze dried. If you don't like mice, either dead or alive, instead you can see one of the most famous railway engines in the world - Stephenson's Rocket.

Amongst a host of interactive 'hands on' displays, Launch Pad is one of the most exciting. There are parabolic reflectors so children can experiment with whispering and seeing where in the room it can be heard. They can use a conveyor belt to move grain around or experiment, safely, with electricity.

Another of the hands on exhibits, Pattern Pod, allows younger children to make kaleidoscopic patterns on a touch screen or listen to the pattern of sounds their own bodies make.

Is one day in the Science Museum just not enough for your children? Book early enough and they might be able to participate in a Science Night. During these, children, with an accompanying adult, can take part in workshops and activities then sleep overnight in the museum.

The Science Museum really does provide and enthralling day out for children and adults alike and is not to be missed.

Name & Address: Science Museum, Exhibition Road
South Kensington, London SW7 2DD

Nearest Tube Station: South Kensington

Telephone: +44 (0)870 870 4771

Opening Times: 7 days a week, from 10am to 6pm.
Closed from 24 to 26 December.

Entrance Charges: Free

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