The Science Museum is taking guests on a fantastical “hands-on” adventure with “Discover Steampunk”.
Published February 7, 2024 | by Richard Hayes
How did thinkers and writers of the late 1800s envision the future? Virginians will soon find out in “Discover Steampunk,” a new touring exhibition debuting this weekend at the Science Museum of Virginia.
Opening February 10, “Discover Steampunk,” produced by Imagine Exhibitions, features stories of 19th-century visionaries who dreamed of what life would be like for us today. Through more than 20 interactive exhibits, the exhibition invites guests to learn about electricity with Mary Shelley, deep ocean exploration with Jules Verne, the dawn of photography with George Eastman, household appliances with Isaac Singer and time travel with H. G. Wells.
“Imagine Exhibitions has done an incredible job of blending science, art and history in this exhibition,” said Timshel Purdum, Virginia C. Ellett Deputy Director for Education. “Guests will appreciate the Victorian-inspired aesthetic plus the hands-on elements that showcase the important concepts of collaboration and creativity.”
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