Reviews of James Clerk Maxwell Foundation. (Museum) in Edinburgh (Edinburgh).
James Clerk Maxwell Foundation
14 India St, Edinburgh EH3 6EZ, United Kingdom
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Reviews of James Clerk Maxwell Foundation
V. S.We had a lovely tour of Maxwell's birthplace today. The tour guide was pleasant and informative, and patient while we peppered him with questions. It was all very relaxed and we felt welcome there with our two teenagers.
One of the most fascinating little museums I've ever visited, with interesting displays and functioning exhibits that made it clear to us just how important Maxwell's work was, and how he laid the foundation for so many things we now take for granted, such as: wireless telecommunications, color photography and printing, GPS, etc.
Tip: The tour guide we had is himself such an illustrious scientific figure that I feel as if Warhol had given me a tour of Rembrandt. What an honor to meet Prof. Grant!
R. R.Set in a typical Edinburgh New Town town house the exhibits gave an excellent overview of Maxwell's life and work. The information boards are informative ans easy to read. There are also exhibits of the equipment used again with good descriptions. The house itself was Maxwell's birthplace and is an excellent example of the type. We visited as part of Edinburgh's Doors Open Day and as far as I am aware the house is not generally open to the public but I understand it is possible to visit by appointment.
K. M.An interesting wee museum. As a local it was a very surprising find. If you are interested in the history of science then definitely try to book a visit otherwise it would be a bit dry and uninteresting for most people (but then it doesn't market itself as a family friendly museum so you shouldn't be surprised that it isn't).
L. B.I loved it here. They offer you tours around Maxwell's house and, even though I asked for a place in short notice, the let me come and do the tour. I learnt a lot of things I didn't know about Maxwell's life and career, I really enjoyed it.
S. S. C.Place where god of modern physics was born. Must visit for science lover. We all should be thankful to James for his findings. Maxwell theorems are part of all school curriculum in the world.
I.Fascinating insight to the man and his achievements.
R. D.This was a really great place to visit if you are a James Clerk Maxwell fan! Make sure you send an email in advance and some really great people will show you around and teach you about Maxwell.
F. S.Possibly the smartest person that ever lived was born here. Invented math to define electromagnetic phenomena, which led to radio, TV, motors, GPS, ....
S. G.Interesting place to visit. If you're a Physicist (or an engineer) who work with Maxwell's equations, then it's recommended to visit this place.
D.Grabbed an opportunity to visit during doors open day. Amazing man and his legacy is well preserved in the period building.
C. K.Make sure you make an appointment on their website in advance to tour the museum!
J. k.A fine establishment, only rivalled by Falkirk High School's physics department.
C. E.A celebration of Scotland's most famous scientist.
R. M.Not open to the general public but interesting building
S. L.It was a nice experience with friendly guided tour.
T. W.Very interesting about this scientists history
S. T.Nice place, well kept and informative
g. w.Great
Y. C.I don't know
V. L. (.(Translated) You have to make an appointment for visits, they usually make two passes one at 11am and the other at 5pm. A whole experience of feelings to be surrounded by such a transcendent story.
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Tienes que pedir cita previa para las visitas, suelen hacer dos pases uno a las 11h y otro a las 17h. Toda una experiencia de sentimientos al estar rodeado de tan trascendente historia.
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