The exhibition invites visitors to explore the mechanisms behind vaccines and their role in disease prevention. It features interactive models demonstrating how antibodies protect us from infections and highlights how lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic are shaping strategies for future health crises.
What to Expect:
- Discover the intricacies of how your immune system functions through engaging and interactive displays.
- Participate in exhibits that simulate how cells combat the COVID-19 virus.
- Investigate how pandemic experiences are being used to anticipate and manage future outbreaks.
- Hear diverse perspectives from researchers, students, and museum visitors on the future of healthcare.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is the Big Questions Wall, where visitors can ponder and discuss critical issues such as the role of technology in disease tracking and the approaches to fair healthcare funding. This section is supported by PSI and the Ethox Centre, and provides practical insights into how medical ethics inform real-world healthcare solutions.
Dr Sean Elias, Public Engagement with Research Lead in Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert’s research group at PSI, said: 'Through this exhibition, we aim to offer an introductory exploration of the scientific advancements that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s an opportunity for the public to engage with the innovations that shaped our response to the crisis and to envision how these advancements can benefit global healthcare in the future. We invite everyone to visit the History of Science Museum and take part in this engaging and educational experience. The exhibition is free to the public and requires no prior booking.'
"A Healthy Future for All?" is now open to the public and runs until 31 March 2025. For further details and to plan your visit, please visit the History of Science Museum website.