Louis XVI Giving his Instructions to La Pérouse, 26 June 1785
Photo: Château de Versailles/Christophe Fouin
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  • Science Museum, South Kensington

Versailles: Science and Splendour

Exploration of scientific development at the Sun King’s court
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Time Out says

You’ve probably heard all about Versailles’ dazzling Hall of Mirrors and its gorgeous, well-manicured gardens – maybe you’ve even seen them IRL. But do you know about the role the French royal court played in not just spreading scientific knowledge, but making it fashionable, too? The Science Museum’s latest exhibition, ‘Versailles: Science And Splendour’, will uncover that lesser-talked-about side of the palace’s history, diving into the royal family’s relationship with science, women’s impact on medicine, philosophy and botany at the royal court, and showcasing more than 100 items that reinforce those stories – many of which have never been displayed in the UK before. 

Details

Address
Science Museum
Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2DD
Transport:
Tube: South Kensington
Price:
£12; 11 and under go free
Opening hours:
10am to 6pm

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