Atmosphere: exploring climate science will transform the second
floor of the Wellcome Wing at the Science Museum, making it the
destination to explore the science of climate change.
The gallery, opening on 4 December 2010, will combine
interactive exhibits with objects from the Science Museum's
collection and on loan from around the world. You'll be able to
find out about the science of the climate system, how climate has
changed in the past, and the work that scientists do to improve
their understanding of the climate. You'll also discover how
scientists have predicted future changes to our climate, as well as
developments in science and technology to respond to these
The gallery will combine interactive exhibits with objects from
the Science Museum's collection and objects on loan from around the
world. This immersive and interactive gallery is organised in five
- exploring the climate system - science can show us how the
climate works and what causes it to change...
- exploring Earth's energy balance - science can show us how
greenhouse gases work and why they really matter...
- exploring the carbon cycle - science can show us carbon's global
pathways and how we're causing them to change...
- exploring what might happen - science can track what's already
changing and help us imagine the future...
- exploring our future choices - science and technology are
already helping ...what are our options for tomorrow?
The opening of 'atmosphere: exploring climate science' kicks off
a three-year programme of related events in the Science Museum.