Science Museum visit, 2005

Entryway (640 x 427)

A wide shot of the multi-level hall. The ground floor held examples of various steam engines; the upped gallery had interactive displays about energy usage and conservation. The thin silver object suspended from the ceiling is an enormous ring, seen edge-on.

Beam engine (640 x 427)

The gift shop is visible in the background.

High-pressure engine (427 x 640)

A high-pressure steam engine, robustly constructed from cast iron. They don't make 'em like this any more.

Enormous ring (427 x 640)

Suspended high up in the Energy Hall, this ring has an LED-type display on the inside edge, displaying various messages and visual effects triggered by the exhibits in the gallery.

Do Not Touch (427 x 640)

This installation, located in the gallery, is clearly marked to dissuade people from touching it, and sounds an alarm if someone gets too close, but there are no barriers to physically prevent people from touching it. So it's up to the individual whether or not to heed the warnings. Touching the caged area results in a mild electric shock; anyone getting shocked has only him/herself to blame.

(No, I didn't touch it!).