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1001 Inventions

 
 

THIS ARCHIVED EVENT ENDED ON THE 25TH APRIL 2010

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Dates:
21st January 2010 until 25th April 2010
 
OPENING TIMES
Daily 10am-6pm
 

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1001 InventionsThe Science Museum traces the forgotten story of a thousand years of science from the Muslim world in 1001 Inventions. Displaying inventions dating back as far as the 7th century, and featuring many interactive elements, the exhibition displays and dramatisations, the exhibition explores the shared scientific heritage of diverse cultures and looks at how many modern inventions can trace their roots back to Muslim civilisation. Exhibits include a reproduction of a 9th century flying device and a six-metre high replica of the 'Elephant Clock', a medieval Muslim invention by Al-Jazari (1136-1206), consisting of a weight powered water clock in the form of an elephant. Oscar-winning actor Ben Kingsley stars as Al-Jazari, inventor of the clock, in a mini-movie that is one of more than sixty exhibits on display.

NOTE: This exhibition is closed to the public 25th February to 12th March 2010.
 

About Science Museum

The Science Museum in South Kensington houses one of the most comprehensive collections looking at the development of science and industry, and it is all done in a fun and creative way. This museum is one of the most interactive in the city, with lots of hands-on exhibits. More about Science Museum

 

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Victoria Railway Station
 
33 minutes walk
 
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Union Car Parks
 
6 minutes walk
 
Q-Park Kingston House
 
9 minutes walk
 
 
 

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London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: Wednesday 23rd May 2012 - 2.30pm-3pm
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 1 minute from 1001 Inventions
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Dreams Of A Life + Q&A
London > Events > Film Events  Dates: 18th May to 24th May 2012
Cine Lumiere, Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, SW7 | 4 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Wednesday 23rd May 2012 - 8pm-12midnight
Archangel, 7-11 Kensington High Street, W8 | 14 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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Royal College of Music
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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Cromwell Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 1 minute from 1001 Inventions
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London > Attractions > Museums
Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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La Cave a Fromage London
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London > Shopping > Delicatessens
24-25 Cromwell Place, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from 1001 Inventions
In true French style, this chic cheese shop piles its wares high and stinking, with no fridges, or glass barriers to stop customers getting in for ...More
 
 
 
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London > Shopping > Florists
Old Brompton Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
17 Bute Street, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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London > Restaurants > Eastern European restaurants
55 Prince's Gate, Exhibition Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from 1001 Inventions
Polish cuisine. Booking advised. Separate room for parties. Tables on patio. Dress smart casual. ...More
 
 
 
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Kulu Kulu
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
39 Thurloe Place, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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19 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, , London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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86 Fulham Road, London, South Kensington, London SW3 | 12 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 12 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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Natural History Museum London
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Science Museum events

 
Rosalind Franklin: TalkRosalind Franklin: TalkHear the brilliant young woman's story.26th May 2012Saturday 26th May 2012 Where:
Science Museum,   Exhibition Road      SW7 2DD
Category: event
 
event  Running until Saturday 26th May 2012
TIMES  Saturday 26th May 2012 at 12.30pm-1pm and 2pm-2.30pm  PRICING  Free
Hear the brilliant young woman's story.
Rosalind Franklin: Talk
Cockroach TourCockroach TourFind out how we might appear to the insects.26th May 2012Sunday 27th May 2012 Where:
Science Museum,   Exhibition Road      SW7 2DD
Category: event
 
event  Running until Sunday 27th May 2012
TIMES  Saturday 26th May and Sunday 27th May 2012 at 2pm-2.45pm and 4pm-4.45pm  PRICING  Free
Find out how we might appear to the insects.
Cockroach Tour
Icy Cool Adventure StorytellingIcy Cool Adventure Storytelling26th May 2012Sunday 27th May 2012 Where:
Science Museum,   Exhibition Road      SW7 2DD
Category: event
 
event  Running until Sunday 27th May 2012
TIMES  Saturday 26th May and Sunday 27th May 2012 - 11am-11.20am  PRICING  Free
Icy Cool Adventure Storytelling
Spaced Out TourSpaced Out TourAn interactive tour.26th May 2012Sunday 27th May 2012 Where:
Science Museum,   Exhibition Road      SW7 2DD
Category: event
 
event  Running until Sunday 27th May 2012
TIMES  Saturday 26th May and Sunday 27th May 2012 - 1pm-1.30pm  PRICING  Free
An interactive tour.
Spaced Out Tour
Spaced Out TourSpaced Out TourAn interactive tour.26th May 2012Sunday 27th May 2012 Where:
Science Museum,   Exhibition Road      SW7 2DD
Category: event
 
event  Running until Sunday 27th May 2012
TIMES  Saturday 26th May and Sunday 27th May 2012 - 1pm-1.30pm  PRICING  Free
An interactive tour.
Spaced Out Tour
SM: Art Mechanics: WorkshopSM: Art Mechanics: Workshop26th May 2012Sunday 27th May 2012 Where:
Science Museum,   Exhibition Road      SW7 2DD
Category: event
 
event  Running until Sunday 27th May 2012
TIMES  Saturday 26th May and Sunday 27th May 2012 - 3pm-3.45pm  PRICING  Free
SM: Art Mechanics: Workshop
Ten Climate StoriesTen Climate StoriesPhotographs, objects, audio and artefacts highlighting designs and discoveries that have affected man's relationship to the planet, featuring apparatus from the Cavendish Laboratory used in the project that resulted in the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan, and works by artists including Jem Finer, Yao Lu and Thomas Thwaites.23rd May 2012Friday 28th September 2012 Where:
Science Museum,   Exhibition Road      SW7 2DD
Category: event
Ten Climate Stories
 
event  Running until Friday 28th September 2012
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  Free
Photographs, objects, audio and artefacts highlighting designs and discoveries that have affected man's relationship to the planet, featuring apparatus from the Cavendish Laboratory used in the project that resulted in the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan, and works by artists including Jem Finer, Yao Lu and Thomas Thwaites.... More about this event
Ten Climate Stories
Launchpad DemonstrationsLaunchpad DemonstrationsInteractive sessions about the principles of science.1st June 2012Friday 29th June 2012 Where:
Science Museum,   Exhibition Road      SW7 2DD
Category: event
 
event  Running from Friday 1st June 2012 until Friday 29th June 2012
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  Free
Interactive sessions about the principles of science.
Launchpad Demonstrations
Launchpad Science ShowsLaunchpad Science ShowsInteractive shows about scientific principles.1st June 2012Saturday 30th June 2012 Where:
Science Museum,   Exhibition Road      SW7 2DD
Category: event
 
event  Running from Friday 1st June 2012 until Saturday 30th June 2012
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  Free
Interactive shows about scientific principles.
Launchpad Science Shows
Cockroach TourCockroach TourFind out how we might appear to the insects.2nd June 2012Saturday 30th June 2012 Where:
Science Museum,   Exhibition Road      SW7 2DD
Category: event
 
event  Running from Saturday 2nd June 2012 until Saturday 30th June 2012
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  Free
Find out how we might appear to the insects.
Cockroach Tour
 

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Exhibitions | Until 10th June 2012 

Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 4 minutes walk from Science Museum

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Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950
Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950
Exhibitions | Until 6th January 2013 

Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 4 minutes walk from Science Museum

The fashion gallery at the Victoria and Albert Museum has been revamped and will be opening with the exhibition Ballgowns: ...More

 
Elgar Comedy
Comedy | On 23rd May 2012 

Royal Albert Hall 7 minutes walk from Science Museum

Sketch comedy from duo Totally Tom and self-deprecating humour from Sean McLoughlin....More

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