Exhibition spaces
Cosmology
Explore the wonders of our cosmos. Our fantastic exhibition,
‘The Sky Above Us’, explores the night sky and what we can see
and know about the universe around us. We’ll locate the various
constellations and galaxies that can be seen and learn a bit
about the early navigators who used the stars to travel by.
Follow the journey of our solar exploration: from early Arab
traders, to Galileo’s telescope, to the latest exploration of
the planets in our solar system.
Evolution
For centuries, philosophers and scientists have wrestled with
the question of our origins. Where do we come from and how did
we get here? Since Darwin proposed his theory of evolution we
have had a framework for exploring and understanding our place
in this world.
Discover the origins of life on this planet and how the species
we know today have evolved our time. You can also take some time
to meet a few of the creatures who didn’t survive, including our
Woolly Mammoth, the Dodos, and a number of dinosaurs too.
Biology and Medicine
From micro-organisms to the human body, major breakthroughs in
biology are offering us unique insights into the great wonders
of the tiny world.
For many people their life expectancy is much longer and their
quality of life much improved, thanks to the growth of our
understanding of medicine.
Over a series of exhibits we explore the history of medicine and
take a look at some major breakthroughs including the discovery
of penicillin and the first heart transplant.
Many of our great medicinal discoveries have come not only from
the lab, but also from observing animals in the wild. Often our
fellow creatures have beat us to it.
Robotics and AI
The information revolution is here and robotics and artificial
intelligence are the science of the future.
From useful home applications of AI to industrial uses of
robotics, the future is here. You can even say hello and shake
the hand of Rob the Robot.
Ecology
As we learn more and more of the impact humans are having on the
planet, the more important it becomes that scientists explore
how to create a sustainable future not just for humans but for
the whole planet.
In our ecology section of the museum, we unpack the dangers we
currently face including global warming, extinction of species,
and pollution. But we also focus on the positive ways we can all
contribute to a brighter future.