An interactive exhibition exploring poison's role in nature, human health, history, literature and myth adapted from the American Museum of Natural History - The Power of Poison!
"...one of the most theatrical exhibitions the museum has mounted"
The New York Times
DISCOVER
...the alluring, seductive and terrifying role of poison and how it affects our everyday lives through nature, myth, medicine and healing
INTERACTIVE
Turn forensic detective and use clues to solve famous poisonings
POISON IN NATURE
Visit Colombia's Choco Forest: Walk through this immersive exhibit and observe toxic species of plants and animals.
POISON IN MYTH AND LEGEND
Find out the reality behind fascinating tales such as the Witches of Macbeth and Snow White before taking a look at the interactive Poisons In Literature bookshelf...
DETECTING POISON
Step inside the Victims and Villains Gallery and discover how history is filled with famous poisonings, many of which remain unsolved.
POISON BY ACCIDENT
Get Interactive and solve case studies. Using iPads visitors can investigate evidence, compare clues and weed out red herrings!
POISON FOR GOOD
Explore how poisons are increasingly becoming of benefit to humanity.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW FOR A SNEAK PREVIEW!
DID YOU KNOW???
• Poisoning is a common health problem in the UK, resulting in around 120,000 hospital admissions each year in England!
• The saying 'mad as a Hatter' comes from the hat factories in 18th and 19th century England, where hat makers were exposed to mercury in the production of felt, which as it built up in their bodies caused mercury poisoning which in turn led to dementia.
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