Science Museum asks 'Who am I?'
28 June 2010
‘Who am I?’ - refurbished in part through a £2.5 million capital award from the Wellcome Trust - presents the latest in biomedical research, from neuroscience through to genetics, allowing visitors to explore how science is transforming our understanding of what it means to be human. It contains a number of exhibits about the work of Trust-funded scientists including Professor Mike Stratton, Director of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, and neuroscientist Professor Sophie Scott from UCL.
Speaking at the launch, Professor Chris Rapley, Director of the Science Museum, said: "the 'Who am I?' gallery addresses some very big questions, which we know fascinate our visitors - such as 'what makes each of us unique' - through a fascinating mix of up-to-date research, historical objects, exclusive art works and hands-on, multimedia exhibits. The interactive multimedia exhibits have been inspired by the research projects under way now in research laboratories across the globe."
Professor Rapley also announced that the Science Museum has welcomed over 2.8 million visitors through its doors in its centenary year, making 2008/09 the busiest in its history.
Additional funding for the gallery was provided by GlaxoSmithKline and the Life Technologies Foundation.
Image credit: Science Museum, London
