Hidden Heroes

Wednesday, 9 November 2011 - Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Monday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00

Science Museum, Exhibition Road, Chelsea, SW7 2DD

Exhibitions: , Design, Museum

How Much: £6.00 (Tickets)
An exhibition dedicated to exploring those elements of everyday design that so often go unnoticed.

Hidden Heroes explores the histories behind 36 different objects - like light bulbs, bar codes, and paper clips.

Until 05.06.12.
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