Science Museum - Cosmonauts opening soon!

	Cosmonauts opening soon! 18 September 2015 Tickets are selling fast for our upcoming blockbuster exhibition, Cosmonauts! Experience the dramatic story of how Russia turned the dream of space travel into a reality and became the first nation to explore space in this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. Explore the historical and cultural power of Russia's yearning for space, discover the deeply personal stories of the pioneers who kick-started the space age and see the most important space artefacts ever to be displayed in the UK.

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Beyond Vision: Photography, Art and Science symposium Clockmakers' Museum opening soon Objects at an Exhibition 12 September 2015 Bringing together world-renowned artists, curators and academics, and coinciding with the final days of Revelations: Experiments in Photography, this one-day symposium examines the importance of early scientific photography for the creative arts and the ways in which its meanings have shifted across time and space. Opens 23 October  Explore the fascinating history of time-keeping with the world's oldest clock and watch collection. Following the story of the capital's clockmakers, the gallery traces clockmakers from their first marine chronometers and mechanical clocks through to the evolution of the wristwatch. 3 October 2015 The museum awakens after dark for a unique concert by one of the world's most creative chamber orchestras. Staged in association with NMC Recordings, Aurora Orchestra presents this promenade performance through the museum, featuring six newly-commissioned pieces inspired by objects in our galleries. MORE INFO BOOK

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	Julia Margaret Cameron: Influence and Intimacy 24 September 2015 Discover the vibrant life and works of pioneering photographer Julia Margaret Cameron in our new exhibition, Influence and Intimacy, opening 24 September. This is a unique opportunity to see the spectacular, close-up portraits which helped shape photography into an art form and immortalise the Victorian age. Gathered Leaves: Photographs by Alec Soth 6 October 2015 Surveying a decade of award winning photographer Alec Soth's work,Gathered Leaves is The UK premiere of his eagerly anticipated new seriesSongbook (2012-14). A chronicle of many journeys across America,Songbook documents a search for human interaction in an era increasingly defined by virtual social networks.

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	Cosmonauts book now available! Accompanying our landmark exhibition, our Cosmonauts book is available exclusively from our online shop. You'll find in-depth descriptions of key objects, including rockets, spacecraft and personal momentos of those that flew, as well as a number of incredible stories of the individuals who risked their lives to make space exploration a reality. BUY

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	Doctor Who Festival The ExCeL London 13 - 15 September 2015 The official Doctor Who Festival promises fans of all ages an opportunity to share their love of all things Doctor Who. Bringing together a wealth of talent from Peter Capaldi's time in the TARDIS, the event gives visitors a unique insight into the nation's favourite sci fi show. Tickets include a seat in the theatre to see the cast and writers including; Peter Capaldi, Michelle Gomez, Ingrid Oliver, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. Plus, a whole host of behind-the-scenes activities to get involved in.

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