This exhibition explores humanity’s vital connection with freshwater – an essential source of life and pillar of good health for people and planet.

Our building has step-free access. Exhibitions include audio description, British Sign Language and captions. show credit information for image '1880 THAT, an exhibition by Christine Sun Kim and ...

The 'Wound man' from an English anatomical treatise. The 'wound man' is a figure found in a number of manuscripts and printed books produced in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its exact purpose remains ...

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Discover how self-published zines have been used to share individual expriences of disability and disabled identity. You can see, touch, listen to and create your own zines in this display, drawn from ...

Our building has step-free access. Exhibitions include audio description, British Sign Language and captions. show credit information for image 'Jason and the Adventure of 254, an exhibition by Jason ...

Our building has step-free access. Exhibitions include audio description, British Sign Language and captions. Why do we play? How important is it for all of us, young or old? What does it mean to play ...

In the five centuries since Europeans were introduced to tobacco, smoking has generated considerable controversy. This gallery tracks shifting views on smoking and health, from life-saving stimulant ...

How do you avoid catching the plague? Smoke constantly. Carry a sponge soaked in vinegar. Hang oranges studded with cloves around your house. This was the best medical advice available circa 1665, as ...

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There are over 1.1 million items in our library, exploring art, health, culture and what it means to be human. The library is free to visit and open to everyone over the age of 18, whether you’re ...