Key Stage 2: Ancient Egypt
Object-rich galleries
Learn how mechanical power replaced animal power in this history of farming.
See more than 5000 objects from around the world illustrating the history of medicine in western and non-western cultures.
The Ships gallery houses an unusually large and fine collection of models, including the first steam engine to power a vessel: William Symington's marine engine of 1788.
Marvel at the elegance and ingenuity of timekeeping instruments in this rich collection of more than 500 timepieces.