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Children are standing in front of a circular mirror display, each holding up ice cream cones or popsicles. The reflections create a spiral pattern of repeating images.
A vintage vehicle with a "BBC" sign displayed prominently on its upper front. The vehicle is situated in an indoor setting, surrounded by other classic vehicles. The interior and ceiling structure of the building are visible, featuring lights and metal beams.
US Declaration of Independence, 1776. Credit The National Archives
Five individuals stand in front of a large museum exhibit titled "Exploring Medicine." The exhibit showcases various historical medical instruments, artifacts, and models displayed in a grid-like arrangement on a wall. The floor is wooden, and the room is well-lit.
A formal gathering in an ornate room with three individuals. The central figure, in a pinstripe suit, is engaged in conversation with another person on the left in a dark suit, and another on the right, who is holding a framed certificate.
© 2025 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
A group of young students in school uniforms observe a science experiment involving a large, colorful soap bubble. A Science Museum Explainer is demonstrating the experiment.
A person observes colorful photographs displayed in an exhibition. The walls feature various landscape images, including wildlife and wildfires.
Pohl Omniskop X-ray apparatus, c.1925-1935 with control panel unit
A detailed black and white portrait of Edward Jenner in formal 18th-century attire, seated and facing forward.
1. The Bald Eagle, Mark Catesby, 1722-26 © Royal Collection Trust
A toy replica of R2-D2 from Star Wars, featuring a metallic dome, blue and white body with various panels and a small antenna on top, standing on a plain surface.
A Science Museum visitor looks closely at a grey rock from the moon in a glass case in the Space gallery. The background is dark and the moon rock well-lit in its case.
A Science Museum visitor looks closely at a grey rock from the moon in a glass case in the Space gallery. The background is dark and the moon rock well-lit in its case.
In a lively setting, an educator with a headset is demonstrating a science experiment involving bubbles to two attentive children.
A bright, full moon set against a black night sky, showcasing detailed craters and surface texture.
Two young individuals are enthusiastically playing video games, holding controllers. One appears excited, with a raised arm. The setting is a colorful gaming area with blue and orange lighting.
A vintage Apple-1 computer setup, featuring a wooden case with a built-in keyboard in the front. On top is an exposed monitor with visible wiring and circuit components.