RCP Museum Late: Healing words – science or superstition?
- Region: London
- Type: Talk
- Cost: Free
Join us after hours to explore science and superstition in the ‘Healing words’ exhibition with a curator talk and fun crafts.
‘Unofficial’, ‘domestic’ or ‘community’ medicine is sometimes associated with superstition but evidence of such is rare in our recipe books. There is, however, evidence of theories we might today consider superstition that historically were considered valid science. From horoscopes, to amulets, to the dangers of ‘evil vapours’. A short talk exploring these themes in the exhibition will take place at 6pm and 7pm.
The whole museum will be open after hours from 5.30pm–8pm for visitors to drop in. We will also have fun activities including diagnosing the historic disease and guess the scent.
Plus head to our craft café to create your own sign of the zodiac bookmark!