Don’t miss the Science Museum’s major new exhibition that explores the vitally important story of science at the Palace of Versailles.
Through opulent objects – many of which are on display in the UK for the first time – intriguing human stories and an exhibition layout drawing on iconic Versailles designs, Versailles: Science and Splendour delves into how the monarchy used science as a tool to project power over the 17th and 18th centuries.
Visitors will be transported back in time to the French royal court and discover spectacular objects including Louis XV’s rhinoceros, an extraordinarily detailed map of the moon by Jean-Dominique Cassini and the world’s most famous watch, designed for Marie Antoinette. The exhibition also presents significant figures associated with the pursuit of knowledge at Versailles, including the pioneering Madame du Coudray, who trained thousands of midwives across rural France.
The exhibition has been created with support from Expert Advisor, the Palace of Versailles.
