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Activity Day at the Wellcome Collection, London, 30 July 2010
July 26, 2010
As part of the Wellcome Collection's major exhibition on Skin, (a re-evaluation of what is technically the largest human organ), which runs until 26 September 2010, the museum is throwing open its doors for a free event on Friday 30 July.
Getting Under Your Skin will allow visitors to
- look at skin under different microscopes.
- paint bones, veins and muscles onto their skin with the help of an artist.
- learn about surgical techniques used on the skin under the direction of Rhian Solomon.
- Contribute to the design of a sculpture with the theme of tattoos.
Visitors can also visit the main exhibition on Skin (open 10.00 to 18.00).
The Museum is located at 183 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE.
Further information can be found at The Wellcome Collection's site or by calling 020 7611 2222
http://www.wellcomecollection.org/whats-on/events/getting-under-your-skin.aspx
