Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries Tour

Practical

Enjoy code: 608952
Type
Food and drink
Target groups
Adult, Youth, Elderly
Source
TheList
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Available tickets

Wednesday
27/11 2024 12:00pm
Science Museum Exhibition Road South Kensington LONDON
Provided by The List

Details

Explore the most significant medical collection in the world with one of our knowledgeable volunteer tour guides. Hear about some fascinating stories and objects such as: Dorothy Hodgkin, chemist who won the Nobel Prize in 1964 for her work on X-ray crystallography. The Batman Radiotherapy mask, designed to help young people feel more comfortable when undergoing treatment. How former BMX racing champion Tom Lynch conceived the idea of the London Ambulance Cycle Response Unit, which helps attending 17,000 calls a year today. Our volunteer guides are also delivering short 10–15 minutes Spotlight talks on their favourite objects and stories displayed on gallery.

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