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What's on May 2018

Rodin and the art of ancient Greece Until 29 July 2018 ★★★★★ 'astonishing, ravishing, sublime'  The Guardian ★★★★★ 'an inspiring meeting of masters'  The Times ★★★★★ 'one of the shows of the year'  The Telegraph Our must-see Rodin exhibition is now open! Trace the artistic inspiration of a modern master and witness the beauty of the Parthenon sculptures next to Rodin’s monumental creations.  We'd love to see your photos and drawings from inside the show. Share them with us using #RodinExhibition and we'll reshare our favourites!  Sponsored by Bank of America Merrill Lynch

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Free exhibitions and displays

Prints and drawings from the Fontainebleau School (1530–1580) Until 13 May 2018 Room 90a Find out more › Charmed lives in Greece: Ghika, Craxton, Leigh Fermor Until 15 July 2018 Room 5 Find out more › Supported by the A. G. Leventis Foundation. Organised with the A. G. Leventis Gallery, in collaboration with the Benaki Museum and the Craxton Estate.   The Asahi Shimbun Displays The past is present: becoming Egyptian in the 20th century 24 May – 22 July 2018 Room 3 Supported by The Asahi Shimbun   Money and medals: mapping the UK's numismatic collections Until 30 September 2018 Room 69a Find out more › Sponsored by Spink

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New Rodin shop range

Inspired by sculpture Our Rodin shop range contains replicas of the French sculptor's masterpieces like The Kiss, as well as his exquisite watercolours, and modern jewellery influenced by the clean lines of his work.    Peruse the selection in our revamped online shop!

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The Slide at ArcelorMittal Orbit

Highlights

• Visit the ArcelorMittal Orbit to explore the UK’s tallest sculpture, and see London differently.
• The Slide is 178m long and 76m high, and will twist and turn 12 times, including a tight corkscrew section named the ‘bettfeder’ – after the German word for ‘bedspring’
• The Slide ends with a 50 metre straight run to the ground. In the exhilarating 40-second trip, riders are expected to hit speeds of up to 15 miles per hour
• The Slide is the world's tallest and longest tunnel slide
• The Slide is made from 800mm diameter, 3mm thick stainless steel tubes that make up 30 sections. People will be able to see out through polycarbonate 'windows' for some of the Slide
• Riders are expected to hit speeds of up to 15 miles per hour

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Description

The ArcelorMittal Orbit is the UK`s tallest sculpture, standing at 114.5 metres tall and providing a breathtaking view of London up to 20 miles into the distance including Canary Wharf, O2, The Gherkin, The Shard, The Walkie Talkie, St Paul’s Cathedral, Alexandra Palace and out to Wembley Stadium. After enjoying the amazing views you will have a trilling alternative to the stairs or to the lift:

The Slide. Measuring 178m, The Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit is the world’s tallest and longest tunnel slide. Visitors/you will travel down the UK’s tallest public artwork through light and dark sections as London’s dramatic skyscape passes by. The Slide twists and turn 12 times, including a tight corkscrew section and ends with a 50 metre straight run to the ground. In the exhilarating 40-second trip, riders/you are expected to hit speeds of up to 15 miles per hour.