Science Gallery, Science museum at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Science Gallery sits in a glass-fronted section of the Naughton Institute within Trinity College and displays rotating exhibitions that connect science, art, and technology together. The space brings modern glass architecture together with exhibition areas where different subjects of science and design are shown.
The center opened in February 2008 and established a new model for science education and public engagement at the university. Its launch marked the beginning of an institution that differed from classical museum approaches.
The gallery's name comes from its mission to work at the intersection where science and art collide. Its opening show, Lightwave, ran 2–11 February 2008 with installations by engineers, scientists, lighting designers and artists, including astrophysicist Peter Gallagher and artist Anna Hill, plus interactive clothing, audience games and a feature on the sight of bees.
The facility is fully accessible and allows people with mobility limitations to easily reach all areas. Visitors should note that the location sits on the Trinity College campus and is best reached on foot from the city center.
Science Gallery Dublin opened with the Lightwave festival on 2–11 February 2008, featuring installations by engineers, scientists, lighting designers and artists, among them astrophysicist Peter Gallagher and artist Anna Hill. Over the following years it staged 48 further shows, including one on fashion and science and another on the future of work titled Humans Need Not Apply. Some exhibitions invited visitors to take part in ongoing research, as when the Home/Sick show collected data on their water use and showering habits.
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