Hands on with objects - diagnosing and treating illness

05 July 2023 10:00 - 16:30 The Royal Society Free
Face mask for chloroform anaesthetic (Science Museum)

This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2023.

What did doctors use to do amputations? How do you measure someone's temperature? Meet the Science Museum team and look at some of the historical tools used to diagnose and treat illnesses.

 

Attending the event

This drop-in activity will be held in the City of London 3 room on Wednesday 5 July 2023, 10am — 4.30pm. 

  • Free to attend
  • In person only
  • No registration required
  • Suitable for everyone
  • Travel and accessibility information - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
  • Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café

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