Museum of the History of Science http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk Tue, 15 May 2012 09:24:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Renaissance Astronomy Exhibition Opens http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/renaissance-astronomy-exhibition-opens/ http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/renaissance-astronomy-exhibition-opens/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 10:44:21 +0000 Laura Ashby http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/?p=5893 A selection of objects featured in the exhibition
A stellar selection of books, globes and instruments have been brought together from across the UK for the summer special exhibition, The Renaissance in Astronomy. Visit the exhibition during normal opening hours, or browse the website…]]> http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/renaissance-astronomy-exhibition-opens/feed/ 0 The Renaissance in Astronomy http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/the-renaissance-in-astronomy/ http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/the-renaissance-in-astronomy/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 17:11:49 +0000 Paul Trafford http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/?p=5880

11 May to 9 September 2012

The Renaissance in Astronomy

An exhibition by the Royal Astronomical Society and the Museum of the History of Science to mark the 500th anniversary of the birth of Gerard Mercator.

]]> http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/the-renaissance-in-astronomy/feed/ 0 King George III’s Microscope http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/george-iiis-microscope/ http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/george-iiis-microscope/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:35:39 +0000 Laura Ashby http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/?p=5466 A close up of a lens in the George III silver microscope
George Adams’ splendid silver microscope, made for King George III, is a true gem of the Museum’s collection. It is on loan to the National Maritime Museum as part of their Royal River exhibition. Find out more about the microscope…]]> http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/george-iiis-microscope/feed/ 0 Traces http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/traces/ http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/traces/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:54:33 +0000 Laura Ashby http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/?p=5454 a box with writing on itAn exhibition by graduate students, drawing imaginatively on the Museum’s collection in a range of subjects to illuminate the meanings of ‘trace’. Find out more in the student blog…]]> http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/traces/feed/ 0 Marconi Day at the Museum http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/marconi-day-at-the-museum/ http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/marconi-day-at-the-museum/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:56:52 +0000 Laura Ashby http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/?p=5385 Flyer image
Join us for a special programme of events celebrating Marconi Day in the year of the Titanic centenary. Talks, theatre, activities and more. View the programme for the day…]]> http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/marconi-day-at-the-museum/feed/ 0 Family Friendly Events at MHS http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/family-friendly-events-at-mhs/ http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/family-friendly-events-at-mhs/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:46:36 +0000 Laura Ashby http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/?p=5377 Cover page of Family Friendly leaflet
Find out what’s on offer for families at MHS and the other University Museums! View the event programme which lists the Family Friendly activities from April-September. ]]> http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/family-friendly-events-at-mhs/feed/ 0 Easter Opening Hours http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/easter-opening-hours/ http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/easter-opening-hours/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:26:48 +0000 Laura Ashby http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/?p=5367 Over the Easter Weekend, the Museum will be open at the following times:

Good Friday: 12-5
Saturday 7th: 10-5
Easter Sunday: Closed
Easter Monday: Closed

]]> http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/easter-opening-hours/feed/ 0 Easter Activities for Children http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/easter-activities-for-children/ http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/easter-activities-for-children/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:20:55 +0000 Laura Ashby http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/?p=5364 1-21 April 2012

a child doing a trail in the Museum

Come to the Museum during the Easter holidays and you will find a tantalising Time Traveller’s Trail to keep kids (and adults) entertained! Pick up a copy of the trail in the Entrance Gallery during opening hours. Suitable for ages 7+.

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A display of Marconi memorabilia which will be auctioned off on Marconi Day! More details…]]> http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/wireless-wares/feed/ 0 The Beginnings of 3D http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/the-beginnings-of-3d/ http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/the-beginnings-of-3d/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:52:29 +0000 Laura Ashby http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/?p=5346 1 April to 30 June

A stereoscopic photograph

A display featuring the Victorian passion for stereoscopic photographs, with many examples from our large collection.

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