London
Science Museum
3 Sep - 8 Oct
Science Secrets
An interactive gallery tour for ages 5 and up uncovering the work of black inventors whose bright ideas and burning ambition helped to shape our lives today.
Science Museum, on Saturdays and Sundays at 11.30am,
13.30 and 15.30.
3 Oct
The Real McCoy storytelling
A storytelling adventure for the under 7s about the life of Elijah McCoy, an African-American who changed the way trains work for ever.
Science Museum, 13.30 and Monday 26 - Friday 30 October at 11.30.
19 Oct
Science: In the Name of the Law
The Science Museum has arranged the following free events to celebrate Black History Month, which will take place in the Dana Centre. The Dana Centre and d.caf� are licensed premises open only to those aged 18 or over. Scientific evidence is being used increasingly in courts of law. Join John Thompson, famously cleared in the US on the basis of scientific data, and other experts and activists to debate exoneration, conviction, discrimination and the national DNA database. Other speakers include David Michael, founding member of the Metropolitan Police Service Black Police Association and Matilda MacAttram, Director, Black Mental Health UK.
Science Museum�s Dana Centre, 165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5HD, Free event, runs between 19:00 - 21:00, Tel: 020 7942 4040 or email
[email protected]
www.danacentre.org.uk/events/2009/10/19/532
26 Oct - 30 Oct
Revolting Remedies
An entertaining show for ages 5 and up about disgusting diseases and messy medicine.
Science Museum, 13.00 and 15.00
27 Oct
Living Ancestors: The Science of Longevity
The small island of Dominica is home to a record number of centenarians. What is their secret? Cultural activist and artist Gabrielle Le Roux went to talk to and paint this fascinating group of women. In this event she presents her work and discusses the Dominicans� lifestyle and philosophies together with health scientists.
Science Museum�s Dana Centre, 165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5HD, Free event, runs between 19:00 - 21:00, Tel: 020 7942 4040 or email
[email protected]
www.danacentre.org.uk/events/2009/10/19/533
29 Oct
Black Scientists and Inventors
Michael Williams, author of Black Scientists and Inventors, gives an enlightening insight into the contributions that Africans and people of African descent have made to science and engineering. Come and discuss over two millennia of discoveries, inventions and innovation.
Science Museum�s Dana Centre, 165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5HD, Free event, runs between 19:00 - 20:30. Tel: 020 7942 4040 or email
[email protected]
www.danacentre.org.uk/events/2009/10/19/531
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