Fragonard - Guided tour of the Perfume Museum + GIFT

Todos los visitantes (incluidos los menores de 18 años, que siempre entran gratis) necesitan una Entrada para asegurar que el museo no supera su capacidad. Por favor reservar entradas por adelantado para todos los miembros de su grupo para que todos puedan entrar a las galerías a la vez. No se puede comer, beber, fumar ni dormir en el Museo. Se permite comer y beber en las áreas designadas (Café 5, el Sightglass en el SFMOMA e In Situ). Los envases de alimentos y bebidas sellados están permitidos si se encuentran dentro de una bolsa. Las mochilas no se podrán llevar en la espalda, habrá que cargarlas todo el rato en la parte frontal.

The Queen's Gallery was built in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon’s School at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The buildings were constructed in the 1840s with funds from the Duchess of Gordon, but fell into disuse in the late 19th century. Benjamin Tindall Architects were appointed project architects for the new Queen’s Gallery in October 1999. Their central visual theme was a celebration of The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, expressed through a series of arches and screens that lead visitors from the Gallery entrance to the exhibition spaces beyond. Their design complements the original 19th-century architecture, elements of which were incorporated into the new spaces. Unsympathetic later internal alterations were removed, and a new exposed steel and concrete floor inserted to reflect the original ‘gallery’ of the Church.   A new stone arched entrance was created at the centre of the Horse Wynd frontage, opposite the new Scottish Parliament building. The use of a stone archway, with a courtyard beyond, is a traditional entrance device in Scottish architecture. The main walling is of Catcastle stone, the dressed work and lettering is of Stainton stone and the base is of Kenmay granite. ‘THE QUEEN’S GALLERY’ lettering above the entrance is the work of John Neilson, a calligrapher and carver. The letters were cut from single pieces of stone. Above sits Scotland’s heraldic lion, designed by Jill Watson. The lion sedant is based on a small red lion that sits at the feet of Mary, Queen of Scots on her tomb in Westminster Abbey. (The Palace of Holyroodhouse was once home to Mary, Queen of Scots.)   The monumental entrance doors of oak have gilded bronze hinges by Jill Watson. Continuing the heraldic theme, the main hinges are decorated with the Scottish lion and unicorn. The beasts are set against the adjacent urban scene of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and the rural scene of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags. The upper hinges are made as golden boughs of flowering native trees – chestnut and laburnum, oak, rowan and hawthorn. The stone archway is decorated with a carved and gilded garland of Scottish flowers, including daisies and thistles, created by Graciela Ainsworth, an Edinburgh-based sculptor, carver and conservator. Over the old entrance to the former church is a stained-glass window by Christian Shaw.  The design shows a perspective drawing of the interior of a gallery. At night, the shape of the archway is reflected by the glass lights by Keiko Mukaide set into the paving. The artist has given the tiles a water flow pattern, mirroring the stream of visitors walking in and out of the Gallery. Inside, the reception desk by Hamid van Koten is made from curved pieces of Scottish elm with kilned glass and patinated copper. The pendant lights were designed and made in Edinburgh by Ingrid Phillips. Dividing the reception from the main Gallery area is a patterned glass screen by Jacqueline Poncelet. The screen’s bronze handles by Jill Watson incorporate figures looking at art in a gallery.   The dramatic central stair of native timber leads to the Gallery spaces above. The complex shape was designed by the architects with Charles Taylor Woodwork, who were responsible for the construction. Lights set into the first floor illuminate the curved balustrading. The Queen’s Gallery was opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 29 November 2002, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. It hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection.

Take a journey into the deep with over 10,000 aquatic animals, including one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles residing in the state-of-the-art Croc Lair exhibit, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium takes you on an interactive adventure from the depths of the ocean to the icy waters of Antarctica. The stunning Croc Lair Exhibit is just one of the 12 new zones of discovery at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, where you can marvel at the world’s only display of Elephant Sharks in Bay of Rays, be mesmerised as you experience a rainbow of colours at Seahorse Pier and explore a world unlike any other and marvel at the majestic King and cheeky Gentoo penguins in Penguin Playground.   With interactive animal encounters, iconic state-of-the-art displays, animal feeds and diver presentations, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is an excellent, educational and completely engaging experience.

The museum features a series of fascinating exhibits dedicated to themes such as climate change and human DNA. There is also a children’s area that studies aspects about natural habitats, pollution and outer space. The section on ‘magical chemistry’ is well worth checking out while there is an entire level devoted to great scientists. Sports fans will love the section devoted to the city’s most successful football club, Valencia CF, and the Marvel superheroes exhibit attracts young and old in equal measure.  There are three levels of facts and fun, with each floor taking you to a new scientific dimension. On the ground floor, discover the Theatre of Electricity and the Space Cadet School, which the children will love. On level two, explore the Legacy of Science, which takes an in depth look at the work of Nobel laureates. At the top floor, there are special optional workshops as well as the Frozen Memory and Zero Gravity zones.  You will also find special exhibitions focusing on specific scientific themes while there are also a number of activities such as concerts, audiovisual shows and even cookery workshops. There is so much to see and do that you will be dazzled by this awesome experience. 

Enjoy  the marine life, films and fun at  Aquarium de Paris! This unique attraction in the heart of Paris combines cutting-edge sea-life displays with the most up-to date audiovisual presentation techniques. See all the drama and colour of the undersea world - up close. Discover 43 aquariums containing over 10,000 fish and marine invertebrates, including 50 sharks, a touch pool, 2 cinemas, various spectacles and informative talks giving you and your family a magical day. Walk through the 11 metre tunnel and get nose to nose with the dangerous denizens of the deep. It’s an experience like no other! There’s plenty of hands-on stuff too. Kids love the pools where you can touch and feed the fish. If you’ve never stroked a carpe now’s your chance. Discover the secrets of cinema through spectacular stage settings, interactive activities, special effects  inspired by mythical scenes.. There’s something for everyone at Aquarium de Paris ! Highlights include: Stroke a sturgeon! Get up close and personal with sharks and stingrays Be a cartoon super-hero!

Treat Yourself with a Night On The Town Tour Whether you are visiting New York for the first time or the hundredth, the Night On The Town Tour is the perfect way to experience many of the popular sites while indulging in some local activities. With the various attractions you will see throughout the tour, you are bound to find something that truly captures your heart and makes this an excursion to remember. Sites to See The tour is loosely composed of a bus tour, a tour of High Line Park, a harbor cruise complete with champagne toast, an authentic New York dinner in gorgeous Little Italy and a stent on the observation deck of the “Top of the Rock,” the top of Rockefeller Center. As you participate in these different activities you will get the chance to view many other attractions around the city. Along with many of the common city sites, including the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Central Park, Radio City Music Hall, Madame Tussauds, FAO Schwartz, Hard Rock Café and Katz Deli, you will also have a chance to experience other grand attractions that are not as well known. Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market will tantalize your eyes and your pallet. You can feel the love and support that is exuded from the Hale House Center. You can also take a moment of silence to remember those lost at the Ground Zero site and museum workshop. As you go about your night tour you will be able to experience the different aspects of the city in unique ways. You will feel like a true VIP as you view the lavishly accentuated sites of Tiffany & Co., the Marriott Marquis, Macy’s, the Plaza Hotel and other high class establishments. Enjoy the New York Stock Exchange, City Hall, the Federal Reserve Bank, the Flat Iron Building, the Metropolitan Life Building and other notable business centers without the rush of the daily hustle and bustle. Admire the fine craftsmanship and care put into maintaining many of the museum and historical sites, including the Guggenheim Museum, the American Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, Carnegie Hall and more. Tour Now Offered in 11 Languages! Listen along in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian and Hebrew. *Not available on the Bronx tour