Category: Exhibition Review

I didn’t get to see the exhibition when I visited on 13 October as the opening was delayed due to a technical issue inside the exhibition. It was due to open at 10, but the staff said to come back at 11 due to the delay. I did this but it still wasn’t open. Staff kept saying that it would open any minute and that it would be worth the wait. However, at about 11.25 they apologised saying the problem was more complicated than expected and it wouldn’t be opening until at least 12noon and offered refunds to those who had bought tickets. I decided not to wait any longer and left. It was good that staff tried to keep visitors informed and for that reason, I am not giving this review 0.

1/10

This exhibition explores the artwork of the artist and poet William Blake. It starts with his earliest work through his life until his final works.  It was reasonably interesting but is probably best suitable to those that are very knowledgeable on the life of William Blake.

6/10

This exhibition is free for members.  It helps celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings.  It includes a sample of moon rock and cameras taken to the moon.

6/10

This free exhibition explains the different rivers that flow into the River Thames.  It shows examples of the types of items found by mudlarks on the banks of rivers.

6/10

This free exhibition looks at objects controlled by computer.  It includes a driverless car and a model of the “Boaty McBoatFace” submersible named by the public.

5/10

This free exhibition looks at the development of technology. n Despite it being free you do need a timed ticket.  As it is at the back of the museum you need to allow enough time to get there from the entrance.  It includes a small shop but there is no guide available to buy about the exhibition.

7/10

This is an exhibition of works by the artist Natalia Goncharova.

5/10

I found this a very weird exhibition.  The artworks all seemed to be made of magnets and used magnetic fields.

4/10

One of the weirdest exhibitions I’ve ever visited, but still strangely intreguing, many immmersive displays. It includes kaleidoscopes, mirrors and light displays. The largest one is a long bright white room in which you can’t see very far at all or see the others in there with you due to smoke/steam vapour (tip – if you find a wall keep your hand on it to help you find the exit, as the room is a long rectangle.

7/10

This retrospective exhibition looks at the Guyanaese artist Frank Bowling, and how his experiencese in the then Britsh Guiana