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Exhibitions

Wow! Amazing Science in Children's Books Exhibition

Explore the fas­ci­nat­ing world of sci­ence through cap­ti­vat­ing art­work from renowned chil­dren’s illus­tra­tors in this fam­i­ly-friend­ly exhibition.

Discover the fascinating world of science through captivating artwork from renowned children's illustrators in this family-friendly exhibition at the Museum of Somerset, in partnership with Events of Wonder.

Explore the wonders of the world around us as we journey from outer space to deepest underground, delve into the inner workings of the human body and enter the developing world of artificial intelligence, all through the amazing creations of artists, including Oliver Jeffers, Yuval Zommer, Colin King, and more.

The exhibition takes you on a journey through different themes all connected to science and the world around us, and will explore how extraordinary scientists including Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci, Ada Lovelace, and Wangari Maathai, have made ground-breaking discoveries that revolutionized our understanding of the world.

Each section of the gallery will showcase incredible illustrations from a variety of children’s science books, as well as shine a spotlight on key scientific discoveries.

The Museum of Somerset is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm (including Bank Holiday Mondays).
Entry is FREE, suggested £5 donation.

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