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Science centres around the country

These are just a few of the ongoing events around the UK that link well with
'Who am I ? '
The science centre details included here do not cover all the exhibits that each centre can offer. There are many local events which you can publicise through the Science Year website www.scienceyear.com


Cheshire

The Museum of the Chemical Industry. 'Chemicals for Life' includes Staying Healthy, Feeding the World, Leisure and Health. 'Scientrific' has over 30 hands-on interactive exhibits.

Web: www.catalyst.org.uk
Tel: 0151 420 1121


Bristol

'Your Amazing Brain' includes senses, sex and reproduction and the effects of drugs. Facilities at the centre include an Imax theatre.

Web: www.at-bristol.org.uk
Tel: 0845 3451235


Glasgow

Exhibits include 'Our Senses', 'Health and Medicine', 'Your World' and genetic engineering. Facilities at the centre include an Imax theatre.

Web: www.gsc.org.uk


Newcastle-upon-Tyne

'Life Arcade' includes human body, healthy eating, sport and health. 'Cell City' includes an interactive genetics exhibit 'Who's like you?'

Web: www.lifelabeducation.co.uk
Tel: 0191 261 6006


Manchester

Among the many exhibits there is now a unique opportunity to visit the interactive 'Science for Life' exhibition in Manchester. Includes a giant walk through cell, life size movable nickel-plated skeleton, models of the human body and exhibits relating to biomedical research.

Web: www.museum.man.ac.uk
Tel: 0161 275 2634


London

The wide range of exhibits includes a gallery of human evolution and 'Investigate' where pupils are actively encouraged to examine specimens in a purpose built, state of the art laboratory setting. Until April 2002 events to complement the special 'Predators' exhibit will be on-going.

Web: www.nhm.ac.uk
Tel: 0207 942 5054


London

Until Christmas 2001 the Science Museum is running 'Human Body', a selection of workshops, shows and talks around a human body theme. Facilities at the centre include an Imax theatre.

Web: www.nmsi.ac.uk
Tel: 0207 942 4777


Dundee

With over 60 hands-on exhibits as well as workshops and presentations, you can explore your senses, the human body and the biomedical sciences. Discover how your body works, sense which way is up, learn about your senses and how they tell you about the world, find out what you'll look like in the future. Even try your hand at DIY keyhole surgery!

Web: www.sensation-dundee.co.uk
Tel: 01382 228800


Birmingham

The Birmingham museum of science and discovery. 'Medicine Now' includes disease, genetics and surgery. 'Things About Me' voyages through veins and ventricles on a tour of the human body. Facilities at the centre include an Imax theatre.

Web: www.thinktank.ac
Tel: 0121 303 1655

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