Science Meets History At This Versailles Exhibition In London

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It offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of opulence, power, and groundbreaking scientific discoveries connected to the Palace.The exhibition dives deep into the inner workings of the Palace during the 17th and 18th centuries, exploring this lavish time through the lens of science. From ornate decorations that were scientific marvels to societal progress, discover the important role science played at –some of which still has significant influence over our modern world.The Science Museum brings Versailles to LondonFamed across the globe for its striking architecture and rich history, the Palace of Versailles was once the main residence of the French Court and government. This enthralling chronicles over 120 years of scientific evolution at the Palace, starting with the establishment of the Academy of Sciences in 1666 by Lois XIV.Visitors will discover how science was not merely a curiosity, but a tool of political power and prestige. Ambitious projects from Versailles are spotlighted, with remarkable artefacts on display to highlight the Palace's undeniable influence on the science world.You can expect a little bit of everything – from an incredibly detailed lunar map of the moon by Jean-Dominique Cassini to Louis XV’s rhinoceros. There's even the world's most famous watch, designed exclusively for Marie Antoinette.The also delves into the court's influence on medical advancements, allowing you to explore tools and stories developed and used throughout the period.There are over 100 objects on display, including exquisite scientific instruments, artworks, and even contributions from the Palace itself. All the rooms and installations are set to paint this vivid picture of how Versailles harnessed science to project its influence.See also: Versailles: Science and SplendourEntry to Versailles: Science and Splendour costs £12.00 (with a donation to the Museum) and booking is advised. The exhibition is on diaplay from Thursday, December 12 2024 until Monday, April 21 2025. For more information and tickets, to visit the Science Museum's official website.You can find the Science Museum on Exhibition Rd in South Kensington. 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This enthralling <a href="https://secretldn.com/art-exhibitions-london/" rel="follow" target="_self" class="shortcode-outbound-link" data-has-ga="true" data-ga-type="click" data-label="https://secretldn.com/art-exhibitions-london/" data-action="text_cta_1" data-category="click_internal">exhibition</a> <strong>chronicles over 120 years of scientific evolution at the Palace</strong>, starting with the establishment of the Academy of Sciences in 1666 by Lois XIV.</p><div data-generated-via="wp" class="gpt-intext-ad-wrapper smn-new-gpt-ad smn-ad-min-height-660 d-flex d-lg-none"><div id="div-mpu_second-mobile-1" class="gpt-centered gpt-intext-ad google-ad-manager-ads-megabanner w-100 text-center overflow-x-hidden"></div></div> <p>Visitors will discover how science was not merely a curiosity, but a tool of political power and prestige. Ambitious projects from Versailles are spotlighted, with <strong>remarkable artefacts on display to highlight the Palace’s undeniable influence on the science world</strong>.</p> <figure class="op-interactive iframe-responsive smn-embed-youtube ir-16-9"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mWlMT1GPmOg?si=nAcJwEecrGf-QPpy" width="736" height="414" style="" allow="" allowfullscreen="1" scrolling="no"> </iframe> </figure> <p>You can expect a little bit of everything – from an incredibly detailed lunar map of the moon by Jean-Dominique Cassini to Louis XV’s rhinoceros.<strong> There’s even the world’s most famous watch, designed exclusively for Marie Antoinette</strong>.</p> <p>The <a href="https://secretldn.com/art-exhibitions-london/" rel="follow" target="_self" class="shortcode-outbound-link" data-has-ga="true" data-ga-type="click" data-label="https://secretldn.com/art-exhibitions-london/" data-action="text_cta_2" data-category="click_internal">exhibition</a> also delves into the court’s influence on medical advancements, allowing you to explore tools and stories developed and used throughout the period.</p> <p>There are <strong>over 100 objects on display, including exquisite scientific instruments, artworks, and even contributions from the Palace itself</strong>. All the rooms and installations are set to paint this vivid picture of how Versailles harnessed science to project its influence.</p> <div class="smn-tracklink-cta">See also: <a href="https://secretldn.com/art-exhibitions-london/" rel="follow" target="_self" class="shortcode-outbound-link" data-has-ga="true" data-ga-type="click" data-label="https://secretldn.com/art-exhibitions-london/" data-action="text_cta_3" data-category="click_internal">Must-See Art Exhibitions In London</a></div> <figure id="attachment_243448" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-243448" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-243448" src="https://offloadmedia.feverup.com/secretldn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29142154/Untitled-1200-x-800-px.jpg" alt="Artifacts from the Palace of Versailles. Watch (left), Microscope (right)" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://offloadmedia.feverup.com/secretldn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29142154/Untitled-1200-x-800-px.jpg 1200w, https://offloadmedia.feverup.com/secretldn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29142154/Untitled-1200-x-800-px-666x444.jpg 666w, https://offloadmedia.feverup.com/secretldn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29142154/Untitled-1200-x-800-px-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-243448" class="wp-caption-text">Photo: The Museum for Islamic Art/Château de Versaille via Christophe Fouin</figcaption></figure> <h2>Versailles: Science and Splendour</h2> <p>Entry to <em>Versailles: Science and Splendour </em>costs £12.00 (with a donation to the Museum) and booking is advised. The exhibition is on diaplay<strong> from Thursday, December 12 2024 until Monday, April 21 2025</strong>. 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