Explore Galleries & Exhibitions at Snibston
Explore
our main galleries to find out about design, technology, science and engineering innovations in Leicestershire
and the region.
Don't forget to check out our Tours and Rides,
the Play Areas, the Century Theatre and the Country
Park for great things to see and do with the whole fmaily!
| Extra Ordinary Gallery |
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 The cutting-edge Extra Ordinary Gallery exploring the technologies and inventions that have shaped our everyday lives.There are over 20 interactive exhibits for visitors to get their hands on including lifting a mini and making fire!
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| Light Fantastic Gallery |
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 Light up your life at Light Fantastic with exhibits focusing on the everyday effects of light and the behaviour of light.Try out hands-on exhibits with ultraviolet light, prisms, lenses and shadows and travel through our giant periscope.
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| Toybox Gallery |
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 The Toybox Gallery provides a nostalgic journey through the world of toys. Including some favourites from local firm Palitoy who made Action Man, Pippa, Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake.
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| Transport, Engineering and Extractive Industries Galleries |
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 The Transport, Engineering and Extractive Industries Galleries showcase key items from Leicestershire’s museum collections reflecting the story of the major industries and innovations of the region.This includes the prototype jet engine designed by Sir Frank Whittle, medieval mining tools and clothing found nearby at Coleorton, and an impressive collection of working steam engines.
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| Fashion Gallery |
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 The largest Fashion Gallery outside London, examining questions such as why we buy and wear clothes, the impact fashions have on body shapes and what our clothes are made from this is the largest fashion display outside London. Featuring clothing by fashion designers John Galliano for Dior, Alexander McQueen, Ossie Clarke, Mary Quant, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes, most of the fashion collection has been donated by Leicestershire’s residents.
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| Temporary Exhibition Galleries |
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 A regular programme of exhibitions are hosted in the Temporary Exhibition Galleries - the Fashion Gallery’s Changing Room, the Community Gallery and the Mezzanine Galleries.Recent free exhibitions have included the Natural History Museum’s ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ exhibition and ‘Anne Frank and You’ created by the Anne Frank Trust.
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| Compost Corner |
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 Compost Corner is an outdoor interactive and educational exhibition all about composting, wormeries and food waste digestion.Compost Corner is outside the Museum, next to the Playground
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Page Last Updated: 20 October 2009
