Adapted from the American Museum of Natural History
"...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 Columbia’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 Literaturebookshelf...
DETECTING POISON
Step inside the Victims and Villains Galleryand 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.
Opens 16th May 2015 at the Old Truman Brewery, London
Be one of the first to discover the Power of Poison!