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1001 Inventions

THIS ARCHIVED EVENT ENDED ON THE 25TH APRIL 2010

ADDRESS

Science Museum, Exhibition Road, Brompton, London SW7 2DD

TELEPHONE

0870 870 4868

Dates:

21st January 2010 until 25th April 2010

OPENING TIMES

Daily 10am-6pm

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The 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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South Kensington Tube Station

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54 Queen's Gate, SW7 | 4 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 4 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | At 1001 Inventions
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Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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24-25 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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17 Bute Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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55 Prince's Gate, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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19 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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47 Thurloe Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 15 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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40 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge, London SW1X | 15 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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99 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 | 16 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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35 Walton Street, South Kensington, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 11 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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17 Mossop Street, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 12 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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298 Kings Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 18 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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86 Fulham Road, South Kensington, London SW3 | 12 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, Chelsea, London SW3 | 12 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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99 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 | 16 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from 1001 Inventions
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