Living so close to London, I'm ashamed to admit that I don't get 'into town' to visit the fantastic museums and galleries that are on my doorstep as much as I should.... The Natural History Museum have just announced a new 'Ice Station Antarctica' exhibition which will open on 25 May - that's one I'm definitely NOT going to miss!
Rumour has it that the exhibition will feature sub-zero temperatures and 24-hour darkness. These conditions are typical of the winter months in Antarctica - when the continent's only human visitors are scientists on the bases - the summer months when the smaller tourist ships visit are much more hospitable!. Visitors will also be able to sample life in the freezer - almost quite literally - when they plunge themselves into minus 10C temperatures in the 'freezer section' - but don't worry as protective clothing will be on hand! The 'Freezer Section' is just one of eight exhibtion areas of 'Ice Station Antarctica'. Other experiences for willing 'Ice Cadets' include riding a snowmobile, lunching in the dark and getting up close & personal with the smells of a penguin colony. The show has been developed in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey, for children aged 7 and above. Admission will be £7.00 per adult, £4.50 per concession, and £19.00 for a family of up to five people.
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