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SUMMARY:The Beating Heart: The Art & Science of Our Most Vital Organ
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin cardiologist and author Professor Robin Choudhury in conversation with Dr Silke Ackermann\, Director of the History of Science Museum to explore the cultural clues in Robin’s recent book\, The Beating Heart: The Art & Science of Our Most Vital Organ.  \nRobin and Silke will uncover the saints\, artists\, lovers\, scholars\, and scientists\, who unwittingly influenced each other in building an understanding of the beating heart. \nAnd they will discuss some of the beautiful heart images revealed in The Beating Heart that illuminate the age-old dance between art\, religion\, philosophy and ‘scientific’ thinking. \nJoin us in our atmospheric Basement Gallery for a stimulating fireside chat. \n6.15pm: Doors open \n6:30pm: Professor Robin Choudhury in conversation with Dr Silke Ackermann \n7.10pm: Q&A
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LOCATION:History of Science Museum\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Relaxed Opening
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed morning for exploring the Museum in a quieter setting. Created for neurodivergent and SEND visitors\, those with sensory processing differences\, and anyone who would enjoy a calmer environment for their visit.\nAt the Welcome Desk you can pick up a backpack* with activities to help the whole family explore the museum together. \nAlthough this is a relaxed opening\, there may still be some noises around the Museum\, so please do bring along ear protectors if you need them. \nAll ages welcome. \nBook a space by emailing Helen: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk \n*The Museum’s SEND-friendly backpacks for families were developed in collaboration with RAL Space and Iffley Academy specialist school. \nYou can join our mailing list to hear about future events. \nAnd don’t miss Autism-Friendly openings at the Museum of Natural History. \n 
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LOCATION:History of Science Museum\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:How Does It Work (including Light & Space Backpacks)
DESCRIPTION:Free entry   —   All welcome   —   Includes Light & Space Backpacks\nEver wondered how our ingenious scientific instruments work?\nJoin our volunteers for an afternoon getting hands-on with some of our collections — and see our amazing objects in action. \nAnd if you’re visiting as a family\, why not grab a Light and Space backpack to explore science stories in every gallery? \n– Light and Space Backpacks\nExplore science stories with hands-on activities throughout the galleries. \nWe worked with students from Iffley Academy special school and scientists from the Rutherford Appleton Space Lab to design these inclusive SEND-friendly packs that will appeal to children of all ages\, with our without SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). \n– Get hands-on with real objects\nOur team will show you ingenious scientific devices — so you can get hands-on and experience how they worked in practice. \n– Family Scavenger Hunt Trails\nFrom Spot the Animal to Mission: Morse Code\, discover a world of stories\, puzzles and treasures with our Family Scavenger Hunt trails. \nJust to let you know …\nAs these weekends are led by our volunteers\, we may sometimes have to postpone or cancel them if someone is poorly. \nOur apologies in advance if that does happen. \nWe’ll let you know on the website and on social media if we have to change dates and times.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/how-does-it-work-including-light-space-backpacks-4/
LOCATION:History of Science Museum\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:How Does It Work (including Light & Space Backpacks)
DESCRIPTION:Free entry   —   All welcome   —   Includes Light & Space Backpacks\nEver wondered how our ingenious scientific instruments work?\nJoin our volunteers for an afternoon getting hands-on with some of our collections — and see our amazing objects in action. \nAnd if you’re visiting as a family\, why not grab a Light and Space backpack to explore science stories in every gallery? \n– Light and Space Backpacks\nExplore science stories with hands-on activities throughout the galleries. \nWe worked with students from Iffley Academy special school and scientists from the Rutherford Appleton Space Lab to design these inclusive SEND-friendly packs that will appeal to children of all ages\, with our without SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). \n– Get hands-on with real objects\nOur team will show you ingenious scientific devices — so you can get hands-on and experience how they worked in practice. \n– Family Scavenger Hunt Trails\nFrom Spot the Animal to Mission: Morse Code\, discover a world of stories\, puzzles and treasures with our Family Scavenger Hunt trails. \nJust to let you know …\nAs these weekends are led by our volunteers\, we may sometimes have to postpone or cancel them if someone is poorly. \nOur apologies in advance if that does happen. \nWe’ll let you know on the website and on social media if we have to change dates and times.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/how-does-it-work-including-light-space-backpacks-5/
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SUMMARY:How Does It Work (including Light & Space Backpacks)
DESCRIPTION:Free entry   —   All welcome   —   Includes Light & Space Backpacks\nEver wondered how our ingenious scientific instruments work?\nJoin our volunteers for an afternoon getting hands-on with some of our collections — and see our amazing objects in action. \nAnd if you’re visiting as a family\, why not grab a Light and Space backpack to explore science stories in every gallery? \n– Light and Space Backpacks\nExplore science stories with hands-on activities throughout the galleries. \nWe worked with students from Iffley Academy special school and scientists from the Rutherford Appleton Space Lab to design these inclusive SEND-friendly packs that will appeal to children of all ages\, with our without SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). \n– Get hands-on with real objects\nOur team will show you ingenious scientific devices — so you can get hands-on and experience how they worked in practice. \n– Family Scavenger Hunt Trails\nFrom Spot the Animal to Mission: Morse Code\, discover a world of stories\, puzzles and treasures with our Family Scavenger Hunt trails. \nJust to let you know …\nAs these weekends are led by our volunteers\, we may sometimes have to postpone or cancel them if someone is poorly. \nOur apologies in advance if that does happen. \nWe’ll let you know on the website and on social media if we have to change dates and times. \n 
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SUMMARY:How Does It Work (including Light & Space Backpacks)
DESCRIPTION:Free entry   —   All welcome   —   Includes Light & Space Backpacks\nEver wondered how our ingenious scientific instruments work?\nJoin our volunteers for an afternoon getting hands-on with some of our collections — and see our amazing objects in action. \nAnd if you’re visiting as a family\, why not grab a Light and Space backpack to explore science stories in every gallery? \n– Light and Space Backpacks\nExplore science stories with hands-on activities throughout the galleries. \nWe worked with students from Iffley Academy special school and scientists from the Rutherford Appleton Space Lab to design these inclusive SEND-friendly packs that will appeal to children of all ages\, with our without SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). \n– Get hands-on with real objects\nOur team will show you ingenious scientific devices — so you can get hands-on and experience how they worked in practice. \n– Family Scavenger Hunt Trails\nFrom Spot the Animal to Mission: Morse Code\, discover a world of stories\, puzzles and treasures with our Family Scavenger Hunt trails. \nJust to let you know …\nAs these weekends are led by our volunteers\, we may sometimes have to postpone or cancel them if someone is poorly. \nOur apologies in advance if that does happen. \nWe’ll let you know on the website and on social media if we have to change dates and times. \n 
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LOCATION:History of Science Museum\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Alice's Wonderland Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Help Alice find the White Rabbit in a fun gallery-based game. Get the answer right at each museum object to move your figure on the board game and unlock the next question. Answering all the questions leads to finding the white rabbit and a sticker! \nYou can also pick up a paper Alice trail and discover more objects in the Museum linked to Alice’s story and it’s author\, including Lewis Carroll’s own photography equipment (available all day). \nSuitable for ages 6+
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LOCATION:History of Science Museum\, United Kingdom
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