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Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka: The Glass Aquarium
From march 1 to may 26 2002
19th c. art (1848-1914)
Decorative art
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Leopold Blaschka and his son, Rudolf, designed and manufactured thousands of glass replicas of sea creatures to be displayed in National History Museums. These objects are extraordinary examples of the fusion of design, craftsmanship and industrial production.

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Horaire(s) d'ouverturefrom 11:30 am to 6 pm
Saturday, Sunday from 10:30 am to 6 pm
Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Admission :
Admission fee :  5.50 £
Concessions :  4.00 £
Free :  4.50 £ Students
Special concessions :  15.00 £ Families
Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka, Physalia Arethusa © Design Museum