Nehru Science Centre conducts temporary exhibitions on different themes for short duration of time. The recent such exhibitions were held on the themes of 'Biodiversity', 'The story of Poles' & 'Experiencing Mathematics'

“DECODING THE HAIR” EXHIBITION

18^th December 2008 to 28^th Feb 2009
Open to All

Dr.(Mrs.) Indu Shahani Hon. Sheriff of Mumbai inaugurating the exhibition


Dignitaries visiting the exhibition

Having traveled over 12 countries worldwide including Paris, London, Lisbon, Berlin, Helsinki, Sao-Paulo, Mexico, Hong Kong, Beijing, Russia and Taiwan, an international exhibition on hair - “Decoding the hair” - has now arrived in Mumbai, India. Designed and produced by L’Oréal and Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the exhibition started from 18^th December 2008 and will run till 28^th February 2009.

Nehru Science Centre and L'Oréal, the world's largest cosmetics and Beauty Company, would like to introduce this biggest scale exhibition coming from France to the people in India for the first time.

“Decoding the hair” is a surprising, fun and instructive exhibition on a theme that is attractive by its familiarity, its universality, and its predominant place in our daily lives – HAIR. It spans social sciences, life sciences, material sciences, industry, technology, and research.

The exhibition has been designed to be interactive and will have attractive installations, objects, models, multi-media, computing. It adapts to different places and cultures while retaining its coherence and legibility. By visiting this exhibition, visitors have an opportunity to enjoy and educate themselves about the beauty and science of hair. The various cultural aspects of hair are also highlighted.

'Decoding the Hair' is a real scientific, aesthetic, historical, geographical and social voyage of discovery!  Block your calendars now and don’t miss it!

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