Explore how food must change to protect the planet in our free exhibition full of hands-on exhibits and fascinating food stories - now extended due to popular demand | Science Museum

Day 5: 24 days of Thinktank exhibits. Meet the Railton Mobil Special. Designed by British engineer Reid Railton and driven by John Cobb, this car didn’t just break the land-speed record… it obliterated it. Powered by two Napier Lion aero engines, it roared to: 350 mph (1938) ➡️ 370 mph (1939) ➡️ 394 mph (1947). On the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1947, it set a world land-speed record of 394.19 mph (634.39 km/h) - and to this day, it remains the fastest piston-engined, wheel-driven car ever official

🚂 Don’t miss out! Get your caboose to the Science Museum of Virginia, Nov. 28–30, for the 48th Annual Model Railroad Show! ❄️ Kick off the season with a weekend filled with wonder, exploration and holiday enchantment! Featuring incredible model train displays, interactive demos and “wow-worthy” moments sure to delight curious minds of all ages. ✨ Close out Thanksgiving weekend on a high note and create memories that will keep everyone smiling from the first whistle to the last stop. 🎟️ The hol

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