Galleries
Unravel the connection between apricot tins and kidney machines, scanners and 'jedi' helmets, in this provocative exhibition on developments in twentieth century medicine.
See more than 5000 objects from around the world illustrating the history of medicine in western and non-western cultures. Some are beautiful, some intriguing, and some have belonged to famous people.
See the extraordinary range of labour-saving devices in this intriguing technological guide to the development of the modern home. Look at the array of gizmos and gadgets, test your skill at identifying mystery objects and attempt to outwit the burglar alarm.
Trace the development of long-distance communications from submarine cables to satellites. This history of the telegraph, telephone and radio is illustrated with many original objects and hands-on displays.