Science Museum Executed Head
This Plaster model of an executed Chinese criminal case was made in England c. 1910 and resides at the Science Museum, London. Description from Science museum site; ‘This model head is … Continue reading
International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago
While I was in Chicago this September, I visited the Museum of Surgical Science which houses an amazing collection of medical, surgical and anatomical paraphernalia through the ages including … Continue reading
Brains: The mind as matter at the Wellcome Collection
The latest exhibition showing at the Wellcome Collection, London, is Brains: The mind as matter. More than 150 objects are only display ranging from more scientific items such as segments … Continue reading
Natural History Museum: Animals Inside Out
This exhibition is Body Worlds does Animals! Featuring nearly 100 plastinated animals and capillary specimens including Elephants, Gorillas, Giraffes (top), Sharks (middle – see info below), and Ostriches (bottom) to … Continue reading
Wellcome Trust ‘Charms and Miracles’ exhibition
Coinciding with the opening of the Wellcome Trust’s ‘Miracles and Charms‘ exhibition, this weekend saw their Day of the Dead event (above), with sugar skull decorating, papel picado, pan de muerte, … Continue reading
Francesco da Mosta Visits Bolognia Dissection Room and Anatomical Wax Museum
In the first episode Francesco da Mosta’s new series for the BBC ‘Francesco’s Italy: Top to Toe’, he visits the dissection room of Bolognia University. Built entirely of wood in … Continue reading
Natural History Museum Human Biology Zone
The Human Biology Zone in The Natural History Museum is an interactive area to explore the human body. Among the attractions, you can hear what it sounds like in the … Continue reading
