Current Displays and Exhibitions

Alice in Typhoidland: the past and present of typhoid

Explore the long history and cutting edge research behind typhoid vaccination and rollout.

21 January - 26 July 2020

Basement Gallery

Women and Science: Inspiring the next generation of scientists

A two-part display that looks at women and science, which will showcase the work of scientists, both past and present, who have made significant contributions to the realms of astronomy and astrophysics. ⁠

November 2019 - May 2020

Basement Gallery

People I Science I Business: Oxford Instruments

Celebrating the extraordinary story of Oxford Instruments to mark 60 years since its foundation. The first modern spin-out from the University, it has grown from a company of two, Martin and Audrey Wood, to a global enterprise.

30 October 2019 - 1 March 2020

Basement Gallery

Young Producers: 'Prayer'

Over the last year the Young Producers voluntary group at the History of Science Museum has been working with the collection of scientific instruments from the Islamic World display in the top gallery.

From September 2019

Top Gallery

Current Displays and Exhibitions

Alice in Typhoidland: the past and present of typhoid

Women and Science: Inspiring the next generation of scientists

People I Science I Business: Oxford Instruments

Young Producers: 'Prayer'

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