- Location
- Wellcome Wing - First Floor
- Suggested duration
- 45 mins
- Open
- Permanent
- Cost
- Free
- More things about
- Current Science
What makes you smarter than a chimp? What makes you smile? What makes you, you?
Who am I? invites you to explore the science of who you are through intriguing objects, provocative artworks and hands-on exhibits.
Discover what your voice sounds like as a member of the opposite sex, morph your face to see what you’ll look like as you age, or collect DNA to catch a criminal in our brand-new interactive exhibits.
Investigate some of the characteristics that make humans such a successful species, such as personality, intelligence and language.
Reflect on the big questions that new techniques in science are raising, and explore how your genetics and brain combine to create your unique identity.
Visit now to discover yourself!
Audio description: listen to an overview of the gallery and its themes. Click on the objects below to hear audio descriptions of them.
A large print gallery booklet is available in PDF format for this gallery.
Find out more about brain science and genetics with our in-depth online content or play Thingdom the fabulous new game.
Who am I? is supported by Principal Funder: Wellcome Trust, Major Sponsors: GlaxoSmithKline and Life Technologies Foundation.
