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| Buzz Aldrin in Conversation with Brian Cox |
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Sunday 28 February
IMAX Theatre, 14.00-15.00 |
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Join us for a special talk at the Science Museum's IMAX Theatre between astronaut Buzz Aldrin and British physicist Brian Cox. Aldrin was selected by NASA in 1963 into the third group of astronauts and on 20 July 1969 made history with Neil Armstrong during their Apollo 11 moonwalk, becoming the first two humans to set foot on another world.
Professor Brian Cox is an Advanced Fellow of particle physics in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester and presenter of numerous science programmes including BBC2's Stargazing Live.
The event will include an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and Aldrin will also be signing copies of his latest books.
Tickets go on sale at 10.00 on Friday 12 February via the Science Museum website |
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| Last chance to see Cosmonauts! |
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| Closing 13 March |
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Our blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of a Space Age is coming to an end.
Don't miss the opportunity to 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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| Leonardo opens next week |
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| 10 February - 4 September |
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Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Genius is the internationally-acclaimed, must-see exhibition of 2016.
It's your chance to investigate both the facts and the misconceptions that surround this great genius of the Renaissance: Was he the period's only designer of machines? Did all of his designs get fully constructed? |
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| In conversation with Alfonso Cuarón |
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| Friday 12 February, 19.30
IMAX Theatre
Join us for a special evening with Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón as he discusses his sci-fi thriller Gravity with the journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed.
Gravity received a leading ten Oscar-nominations and won seven including Best Director for Cuarón. Excerpts of the film will be shown in the IMAX Theatre followed by an opportunity for the audience to ask questions. |
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Join us for Astronights and spend a night at the Science Museum with exclusive access to galleries after hours and the chance to sleep among our incredible objects.
Watch a special midnight screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 15/70mm IMAX 2D format and enjoy exploring our galleries and exhibitions by torchlight. |
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To celebrate the launch of our blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age, we're giving you the chance to win an amazing five-day trip for two to Moscow.
The lucky winner will have a once-in-a-lifetime visit that includes city and underground tours and a trip to the world famous State Kremlin Palace ballet. |
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| Valentine's Day gift ideas |
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Treat your significant other to a Valentine's Day gift they will love from the Cosmonauts collection, from great pieces of Cosmonauts-inspired jewellery to artwork, fashion, books and more.
Order before 12pm Wednesday 10 February and select our next working day delivery service to receive your items in time. |
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| Photography workshop |
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| 27 February, 09.00-18.00 |
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Inspired by Alec Soth's use of Instagram and photo-sharing app Snapchat? This full day workshop led by Oliver Lang, offers tuition on how to shoot photographs, edit images and then instantly shares your best work on the internet, all from your mobile phone.
Oliver Lang specialises in mobile photography with an emphasis on street, documentary and fashion photography. |
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| Orchid's festival |
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Kew Gardens
Until 6 March
Kew's Orchids festival returns on 6 February, celebrating the vibrancy, culture and tropical nature of Brazil. Expect luscious favourites such as bromeliads and hybrids like Cambria among eye-catching displays representing Brazilian carnival time |
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| Otherworlds: Visions of our Solar System |
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Natural History Museum
Until 15 May
Glimpse ice-covered seas on frozen moons, gas-giant planets with storms larger than Earth, glaciers made of frozen nitrogen and volcanoes the size of Britain in a new photography exhibition, Otherworlds: Visions of our Solar System, by Michael Benson. |
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