21 November 2008

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My Day out in London by Finlay Kenneth age 10

Finlay lives in Wiltshire and spent a day in London during half term with his mum. They visited the Michelangelo exhibition at the British Museum and The Bodies exhibition at Earls Court.

"When my mum suggested that we visit the Michelangelo drawing exhibition I didn't feel that excited as I thought it would just be a lot of boring old pictures but I was very wrong! Although there were lots of people looking at the pictures and it was quite gloomy (they have to keep the lighting low) I really loved what I saw. Michelangelo was an unbelievable artist and his drawings of humans in all sorts of positions are amazing; I really wish I could draw like that!
In the afternoon, after lunch at my favourite Yo Sushi (I could have eaten loads more) we went to Earls Court. Bodies - The Exhibition is pretty mind-blowing. There are real bodies (dead) which have been preserved by this really clever process and dissected in different ways to show you all the bones, organs, veins and muscle. Each body shows you something different and in each room there are also displays of bones and organs so you can get a really good impression of how everything fits together and works. I felt a liver and a bit of brain as well as a kidney. There was a man who was very good at explaining about these organs. One of the best bits was where all that was left of a body were the veins. Dye had been injected into the veins before the rest of the body was sort of dissolved, leaving just the arteries and veins which look like a tangled net. There is a section about babies which you don't have to see but I did. I couldn't believe that tiny babies growing inside their mum's tummy could have toes and fingers and eyes. It was really interesting and all through the exhibition there are facts about our bodies which I really liked."

Bodies - The Exhibition until end of July 2006.

Real human bodies preserved through an innovative process and then respectfully presented. Experience the human body like never before when you visit Bodies... The Exhibition

Ticket Hotline: 0870 060 3793
Advanced Ticket Prices*:
£15 Adult £10 Under 16, Over 60s, Students (on presentation of a student card on arrival)
Groups 10 plus people* - advance bookings only
£12 Adults £10 Schools rate - under 16s plus 1 ticket free ticket per group*All advance tickets subject to booking fee
Tickets on the Door
£17.50 Adult £11.50 Child

Michelangelo Drawings - Closer to the Master

The British Museum until 25th June 2006.
Adult £10 14-18 years £5 Under 14s Free

Our day out in London by Jack Dobson age 11

Jack lives in Exeter but during half term he spent a day in London with his mum, brother, sister and grandparents - age range 4-82 years!

"On Tuesday of half term we all went up to London to the Science Museum. The first bit with all the engines was really interesting and Grandpa really loved it! The Space section was fantastic: we even saw a pod which had actually been in Outer Space. You could see the burnt bits on the outside where it had re-entered the Earth's atmosphere. We also saw all the vehicles - there's even a Messerschmitt just like the one in The Adams Family! Mum, Felix and I saw the Pixar exhibition which was THE BEST! We all learnt loads and spent ages in the hands-on bit in the basement. We had a great lunch in the cafe. My mum agrees that The Science Museum is FAB for all ages as everyone found something fascinating and its great that admission is free! We are definitely going back soon."

The Science Museum

Admission to the Science Museum is free for everyone! Open seven days a week, from 10am - 6pm. 20 years of Pixar animation (£9 adults, £7 children). Ever wondered where Buzz Lightyear and Woody really came from, or how a whole family with superhero powers was imagined? Pixar has been making innovative movies such as Toy Story and The Incredibles for 20 years. Now you can be among the first in the UK to see hundreds of artworks, models and digital paintings from their studios, as well as two amazing audiovisual experiences unique to this exhibition. From rough sketches to finished films, Pixar: 20 Years of Animation takes you behind the scenes to discover the science and magic that created some of the most popular films ever made.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel: fame and fate

Showing until November 2006. Isambard Kingdom Brunel is widely regarded as Britain's greatest engineer. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth, this special exhibition uses historic artefacts and a fascinating collection of photos to explore Brunel's last project - the immense steamship Great Eastern.

With a choice of places to eat, you can revive yourselves without leaving the building;
Revolution cafe
A self-service restaurant, revolution is open everyday, 10:00 - 17:30. Enjoy a sandwich, fresh salad, delicious hot food or homemade cake in this casual setting. Hot and cold drinks are available all day, or just grab something to go.
Deep Blue Cafe
Voted runner-up Best Restaurant for Kids by the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2005, the Deep Blue Cafe is the ultimate family restaurant with activity boxes for children and amazing views of the Wellcome Wing for all to enjoy. Children's meals include a variety of healthy main courses and delicious desserts, while adults can enjoy mouth-watering meals from pizzas to pasta.
Eat Drink Shop
Family snacks, including hot dogs, sandwiches, ice cream, confectionery and drinks.
Gallery Cafe
An ideal venue to stop off at and enjoy a drink or a snack. Serving drinks, sandwiches, cookies & confectionary. .