The Iceman Cometh

*Special Exhibition Dates:  9 Nov 2018 - 28 April 2019: Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs and 'Roger Fenton’s Photographs of the Crimean War, 1855' 24 May - 13 Oct 2019: Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing. To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death da Vinci, this exhibition will include 200 of his drawings.   15 Nov 2019 - 4 May 2020: George IV: Art & Spectacle  Please Note: The Queen's Gallery will be closed between these special exhibitions

St Paul’s Cathedral, whose dome dominates London’s skyline, is England’s architectural masterpiece and place of national celebration. The cathedral was designed by the famed architect Sir Christopher Wren, after the Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed its predecessor. The cathedral took 35 years to build from 1675 – 1710, spanning the lives of five monarchs and was the first cathedral to have been built and completed in its architect’s lifetime. St Paul’s Cathedral is where people and events of overwhelming national significance have been celebrated, mourned or commemorated. From state funerals for British heroes such as Sir Winston Churchill, to the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer, and National Services of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilee’s of Her Majesty the Queen. Touch-screen multimedia guides in nine languages are included for sightseers, offering up to 90 minutes of audio commentary, videos and imagery for a self guided tour. Tours led by cathedral guides are also offered, usually starting at 10.00, 11.00, 13.00 & 14.00 and last for 90 minutes; visitors should register to join a tour once inside the cathedral. Explore the cathedral floor then visit the Whispering Gallery to test the unique acoustics. Climb further to the Stone and Golden Galleries, which afford breathtaking panoramic views across the city. Descend to the crypt which houses tombs and memorials to famous Britons such as Admiral Lord Nelson, The Duke of Wellington and Wren himself.   

Take a 60 minute airboat tour of the Florida Everglades. Your tour will be guided by one of our experienced captains who have received extensive training. During the tour, you'll listen to tales of how the Seminole and panther once coexisted in this lush wilderness.  Also, you'll catch a glimpse of endangered wildlife as you skim across the glassy water. On our tours, feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest. Note: All airboat ticket purchases automatically include entrance into our exhibit areas! Shows are included in all of the Exhibit Areas! Reptile Exhibit: Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species, both native and exotic to Florida.  Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1000 pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild.  We also have a variety of monitors and rescued exotic snakes.  Be sure to bring your camera, so you can capture the excitement of you cradling one of these majestic animals with our "Hold a Baby Alligator" experience!  Glades Exhibit: Start off by spending a few leisurely minutes enjoying the "Our Everglades Story" video presentation. This video touches on the history of the Glades and some current subjects of importance to its conservation efforts.  Exotic Wildlife Exhibit: A separate organization that brings a variety of animals to the park each day to visit. They strive to educate and enlighten the public about endangered species like the Florida Panther. Mammals in their care are adopted and rescued from facilities who lose their licensing or individuals who possessed the animal illegally. Playful critters abound and amaze as you get up close and personal with many different animals that often include panthers, leopards, caracal's, a bobcat and even some surprise smaller mammals each day.  Currently, they display Mia, a beautiful Florida panther, their black leopards, Damien and Jessie and a variety of other small mammals.  The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Please note that the variety of animals on display may change from day to day and there is no guarantee of specific animals at any time. 

Wonderworks features over 100 interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages to experience.  Some of the exhibits include the death defying bed-of-nails, wonder coasters, a bubble lab, and indoor glow-in-the-dark ropes course, astronaut training gyros and more! WonderWorks Orlando began as a Top Secret research laboratory on a remote island in the Bermuda Triangle. As legend has it, the world’s greatest scientists – led by Professor Wonder – were given the task of creating a man-made tornado and harnessing the POWER of it. During this experiment, something went awry and the power of the tornado was unleashed throughout the laboratory. This created a swirling vortex that was strong enough to rip the laboratory from its foundation. It was carried thousands of miles away and landed upside-down on the top of a brick warehouse in Orlando, Florida. Remarkably, all of the experiments remained intact and functional. When you enter the building, everything will be upside-down, so in order to participate in the fun, you must be inverted. Step inside the inversion tunnel and be turned right side up to begin your journey. Once you are properly aligned for your adventure, family fun awaits with more than 100 hands on exhibits.

What if it rains? Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an open-air and all-weather event The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered. The event is an all-weather experience and Opera Australia is committed to going ahead with a performance of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour even in doubtful or unfavourable weather conditions. Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible, and ready to support the performers, who will carry on singing in the rain. Bring warm and waterproof clothing Sydney weather is full of surprises so we recommend that you dress with this in mind and bring warm, weatherproof clothing. Please note that although umbrellas can be brought to the venue, out of consideration for other members of the audience they cannot be used during the performance. Ponchos Ponchos will be available to purchase at the event for $5.00. We'll be selling the Biowear Eco Poncho. Made of corn, soy, and sunflower starches, these ponchos are biodegradable. Once disposed of, the poncho takes about a year to break down and become a protein of the ecosystem. We'll be donating any profit from the sale of ponchos to Clean Up Australia. Performance pauses and cancellations We will only cancel a performance during electrical storms (within 10km radius) or during times of extremely high winds and/or rain. The decision to cancel a performance is not made until 19.30 or later and a cancellation may be called during the performance. So please plan to travel to the venue for a 19.30 performance start time even in unfavourable weather conditions.  In some weather conditions La Bohème may have a delayed start time or be paused for up to 50 minutes at any point throughout the performance.  Auxiliary expenses including travel, accommodation or hospitality which you have arranged in conjunction with the performance are at your own risk and not refundable by Opera Australia. What do I wear? The weather is full of surprises so we recommend that you dress with this in mind and bring warm, weatherproof clothing. Please note that although umbrellas can be brought to the venue, out of consideration for other members of the audience they cannot be used during the performance. Are there subtitles? La Bohème is sung in Italian with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles. Can I purchase food and drinks at the venue? A range of food and beverages will be available at the venue from 17.00 and menus will be available closer to the date.

Visita Panorámica de Madrid Comience el tour desde la oficina de Julia Travel, donde tomarán el autobús y se dirigirán a la Plaza de Oriente, luego llegaremos al Templo de Debod, donde se detendrán para a caminar y tomar algunas fotos acompañados por el guía. Después de esta visita se dirigirán en autobús hacia la Plaza Mayor, donde se hace una nueva parada y para visitar la Plaza de Villa y la Puerta del Sol. El tour sigue hacia la Calle Carrera de San Jerónimo, Las Cortes, Plaza de Neptuno, Paseo del Prado (Museos Thyssen, Prado y Reina Sofía), Ferrocarril de Atocha Estación, Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid, Plaza de Cibeles, Calle Alcalá, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas donde se hará la última parada. Final del tour en el estadio Santiago Bernabéu. Se realizarán paradas en la Plaza Mayor, el Templo de Debod y en la Plaza de Toros para pasear y tomar fotos, siempre que el tiempo lo permita y en compañía del guía. Tenga en cuenta que el itinerario está sujeto a cambios debido a los eventos que se celebrarán en la ciudad (demostraciones, eventos deportivos, eventos culturales, actos oficiales y obras públicas).   Estadio Bernabéu Recorre más de cien años de historia del Real Madrid. Bienvenido al Tour del Bernabéu, donde podrás ver el estadio como nunca lo has visto antes. Prepárate para sentir la fuerza del terreno de juego, la tensión anterior al partido, el reflejo de los momentos de gloria y la historia que ha forjado uno de los equipos  de fútbol más importantes del mundo. Tras subir por una de las 4 torres del Estadio accederás a la vista panorámica desde donde podrás tocar el cielo y escuchar, en silencio, el eco de una grandísima afición. Entra en acción recorriendo el perímetro del terreno de juego en el que desde hace más de 60 años luchan, sienten y disfrutan las leyendas blancas. Sigue sintiéndote el protagonista de la visita, fotografiándote con jugadores históricos del Real Madrid y levantando algunos de los trofeos más deseados del deporte (fotomontajes), visita la Sala de Prensa, donde después de 90 minutos de juego, comienza otro partido para jugadores, entrenadores y periodistas. Accede al Túnel de Jugadores, los Banquillos y la Zona Técnica: La emoción se dispara, la cabeza debe mantenerse fría. Un movimiento puede cambiar el rumbo de un partido… Desde aquí todo se ve distinto y más difícil todavía. El Palco Presidencial, la zona más exclusiva, reservada a directivos, autoridades e invitados especiales. Reservada hoy, para ti. El Club más laureado del mundo te enseña las joyas de su corona: la Sala de Trofeos. Aquí están los trofeos que han levantado las grandes estrellas: Copas de Europa, Ligas, Copas de España, Copas Intercontinentales… Una colección insuperable. Descubre uno de los Vestuarios más modernos, y con más historia, del mundo del fútbol. Grandes jugadores, equipos legendarios… Todos ellos han estado en este mismo lugar. Y finalmente no dejes de visitar la Tienda Oficial, la más amplia variedad de artículos oficiales para que te lleves el mejor recuerdo de tu visita.