This chair was made about 200 years ago. It was owned by a barber (men’s and boys’ hairdresser), and customers would sit in it to have teeth extracted.
This is a wooden acupuncture model made in Japan in 1681.
This spray can was used to help slow the spread of malaria, a life-threatening disease carried by mosquitoes.
This saw was used to amputate (cut off) people’s arms or legs. It is about five hundred years old.
Explore the amazing space themed objects in the Science Museum using your observation skills and curiosity.
Find something you could use to send a message; something that can capture an image…
This gallery tells the story of the Information Age over the last two hundred years.
Find something that helps you find your location; something you can use to count with…
Find something you think is beautiful and useful; something that solves a problem…
When the power goes out, it’s time for action in our web-based game, Total Darkness.
Turn your museum visit into a giant interactive game with our free downloadable app.
How do you bring objects to life? This short animation introduces a tool to spark discussion and train students’ observational skills.