Exhibition Road facts for kids
Exhibition Road following opening of shared space scheme during 2012
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| Former name(s) | Prince's Gate |
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| Namesake | The Great Exhibition |
| Location | Albertopolis, Westminster, London, United Kingdom |
| Postal code | SW7 |
| Nearest Tube station |  South Kensington |
| Coordinates | 51°29′56.3″N 0°10′27.3″W / 51.498972°N 0.174250°W |
| North end | Hyde Park (Alexandra Gate), Kensington Road |
| Major junctions |
Imperial College Road, Cromwell Road |
| South end | Thurloe Street, South Kensington tube station |
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| Known for | Imperial College London, Science Museum, V&A, Natural History Museum |
Exhibition Road is a famous street in South Kensington, London. It's known for being home to some of the UK's most important museums and universities. Imagine a street where you can find the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Science Museum, and the Natural History Museum all in one place! It's a super cool spot for learning and exploring.
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Why is it Called Exhibition Road?
This street got its name from a really big event called the Great Exhibition of 1851. This huge exhibition was held right next to the northern end of the road, inside Hyde Park. Exhibition Road is one of the main streets in an area sometimes called Albertopolis. This name comes from Prince Albert, who wanted to create a special place for science and art.
Amazing Places to Visit
Exhibition Road is a gateway to many fantastic places. Here are some of them:
- Victoria and Albert Museum: A museum filled with art, design, and history from all over the world.
- Science Museum: A place where you can explore incredible inventions and scientific discoveries.
- Natural History Museum: Home to dinosaur skeletons, amazing animals, and Earth's wonders.
- Imperial College London: A top university known for science, engineering, medicine, and business.
- Royal Geographical Society: A place for explorers and geographers.
- Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum: A museum about Polish history and culture.
- London Goethe Institute: A German cultural center.
- The Hyde Park Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A Street Designed for Everyone
In 2003, a competition was held to make Exhibition Road even better. The goal was to design the street to show how important its museums and schools are. The winning design was by an architectural firm called Dixon Jones. They came up with a "shared space" idea.
A shared space design means that the street is made to be safer and more welcoming for people walking. It still allows cars, but they have to drive much slower. The idea is to make the street feel like one big area for everyone, not just for cars. This design also aimed to make the street look more artistic and beautiful.
When Was it Completed?
The new design for Exhibition Road was finished just before the 2012 London Olympics. This helped make the area ready for all the visitors coming to London.
How Did it Work Out?
After the new design was finished, some people worried about it. They said that the shared space design sometimes caused confusion between cars and people walking. This led to more accidents in the area. It shows that even good ideas can have challenges!
Gallery
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South of Thurloe Place near South Kensington tube station
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Looking south prior to the shared-space scheme
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The Natural History Museum and winter ice rink
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Museum Lane separates the Natural History and Science museums
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The V&A and the shared-space scheme
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The Science Museum
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The main entrance of Imperial College London
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Royal School of Mines and Prince Consort Road
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See also
- Cromwell Gardens
- Cromwell Road
- Museum Lane
- Thurloe Square
- Prince Consort Road
