Our new exhibition explores humanity’s vital connection with freshwater – an essential source of life and pillar of good health for people and planet.

Bartholomaeus de Ripa Romea, De lapidibus, and other texts Date: Mid 14th Century Reference: MS.116 ...

In German and Latin. On white, brown and grey-green paper. The title within an ornamental border in wash, with skulls, skeletons and cross-bones. Illustrated with 31 extraordinary water-colour ...

In the five centuries since Europeans were introduced to tobacco, smoking has generated considerable controversy. This gallery tracks shifting views on smoking and health, from life-saving stimulant ...

This exhibition explores humanity’s vital connection with freshwater – an essential source of life and pillar of good health for people and planet.

This material has been provided by the National Library of Medicine (U.S.), through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the National Library of Medicine (U.S.) ...

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Our building has step-free access. Exhibitions include audio description, British Sign Language and captions. This permanent gallery explores trust, identity and health in a changing world. Being ...

A tattoo is defined as an indelible mark fixed upon the body by inserting pigment under the skin, and the earliest evidence of tattoo art dates from 5000 BCE. Across time and cultures, tattoos have ...

Our building has step-free access. Exhibitions include audio description, British Sign Language and captions. show credit information for image 'Beauty Sensorium, 2023, Renaissance Goo x Baum & Leahy.