Current Exhibitions
Atmospheres:
Investigating the Weather from Aristotle to Ozone
20 Nov 2012 – 7 Apr 2013
The history of meteorology is revealed in this exhibition, from intrepid balloonists to steadfast observers making daily records. More details…
Fancy Names and Fun Toys
6th November 2012 – 13th January 2013
An exhibition revealing the entertaining and instructive world of Victorian optical toys from flip-books to phenakistiscopes. More details…
The Beginnings of 3D
Until 29th December
A display featuring the Victorian passion for stereoscopic photographs, with many examples from our large collection.
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Christmas Period Opening
Between Sun 23rd December 2012 and Weds 2nd January 2013, the Museum will be open on the following days:
Sunday 23rd Dec, 14.00-17.00Friday 28th Dec, 12.00-17.00
Saturday 29th Dec, 10.00-17.00
Sunday 30th Dec, 14.00-17.00
Wednesday 2nd Jan, 12.00-17.00
Featured
Sundial Animated
The current Special Exhibition Atmospheres features a C17th German sundial with a ‘weather app’. You can view an animation (above) of how the dial works, and find out more about this instrument…
Online Exhibits
Permanent Collection
