Before Christmas I went ice skating outside of the Natural History Museum. We went in the evening and the trees and buildings looked very fairy tale like.
I didn't get a chance to look round the museums then but a couple of days ago I managed to go with Sarah and Phil. We did a bit of a triple take, the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the V & A.
First we scienced about, learning about planes and space, and found many a wonderful gadget. Obviously we had to go the kids fun hands on bit upstairs too-it is obligatory.
Then we rediscovered dinosaurs, plants and creepy crawlies. experienced earthquakes (although I've had first hand experience of that last year) and looked at some rather dark and mysterious fish.
This fossil is fantasmical, I really want to paint it.
The architecture of the building is awe inspiring too, so much detail, little parts keep popping up on your way round.
Finally I dragged the other 2 to look at some Japanese Ukiyo - e art prints, which I've wanted to see for ages. It shows Hokusai's infamous Great Wave from his 36 views of Mount Fuji, and plenty of other gorgeously intricate works.
I had the bestest day
All images in this post © Ellie Osborne 2008
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