Science City 1550–1800: The Linbury Gallery Tour

Join one of our volunteer guides for an insightful tour of the Science City gallery. From new understandings of the universe to microscopic discoveries, explore the extraordinary scientific and cultural innovation happening in London through these pivotal centuries. Discover key moments in the history of science in our city such as:King George III’s remarkable collection of scientific instruments and passion for ‘natural philosophy’, the term then used to describe what we know today as scienceThe foundations of the Royal Society, a permanent learned society dedicated to science which to this day remains instrumental to science policy, international diplomacy and public engagementHow the discovery of Uranus in 1781—the first planet to be discovered using a telescope—expanded the known limits of our solar system Our volunteer guides also deliver short 10-minute Spotlight talks on their favourite objects and stories in our galleries. Check with the Information and Ticketing desk (Level 0) for more details.