Tours of Alan Turing and Life’s Enigma
Dates: | 17 August 2012 - 23 August 2012 |
Times: | 13:00 - 13:30 |
What is it: | Lecture |
Organiser: | Manchester Museum |
How much: | Book on 0161 275 2648, free, adults |
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Friday 17, Saturday 18, Monday 20-Thursday 23 August, (not Sunday 19), 1-1.30pm.
From 1951-54 Alan Turing worked on the early computers next door to the Manchester Museum to answer one of the mysteries of biology: how simple balls of living cells develop themselves into complex organisms. The timing of this work is closely connected with his conviction of gross indecency and 'treatment' with female sex hormone pills. The exhibition combines Turing's own notes, museum objects and 50s-inspired exhibition design, and is a celebration of Turing's single contribution to biology. Part of Manchester Pride Festival.
Price: Book on 0161 275 2648, free, adults
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Manchester Museum
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Phone: 0161-2752648
Email: museum@manchester.ac.uk