Wow! Amazing Science in Children’s Books

Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX

Tel: 01392 665858

Wow! Amazing Science in Children’s Books

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Discover incredible art that brings science to life.

This family-friendly exhibition brings together vibrant artwork and surprising facts to investigate the wonders of the world around us.

Journey from outer space to deepest underground, and into the workings of the human body, through the creations of artists including Oliver Jeffers, David Macauley, Marcia Williams and Yuval Zommer.

Explore how extraordinary scientists, from Galileo and Leonardo Da Vinci, Ada Lovelace and Waangari Maathai have made incredible breakthroughs that have changed our understanding of amazing science.

Don’t miss this exciting journey into science through the magic of children’s books! Suitable for all ages.

*A South West Heritage Trust exhibition developed in partnership with Events of Wonder.*

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14/03/2026 - 26/04/2026 (14 Mar 2026 - 26 Apr 2026)

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