The opening of a new multi-million pound Science Museum in Wroughton has been praised by the leader of Swindon Borough Council. 

The world-class museum collection opened to the public on Friday, October 11, following a £65 million project to move 300,000 objects to Wiltshire.

Daleks, self-heating soup and the first vehicle to complete a motorised crossing of Antarctica are among the things you can see at the Science Museum’s new Hawking Building on a guided tour. 

Councillor Jim Robbins, who heads up the local authority has welcomed the opening. 

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He said: “To have such world-class exhibits and objects displayed in the Borough is a real feather in our cap and is very much in keeping with our Build a Better Swindon mission which aims to provide vibrant and accessible heritage, arts and culture facilities.

“The opening of the Hawking Building is a vote of confidence in Swindon by the Science Museum Group and, as a council, we will be looking to see how we can strengthen those links even further.

“In the meantime, I would encourage local people to visit this amazing multi-million-pound facility for themselves and enjoy a guided tour. Having seen it for myself, it is something to behold.”

Public guided tours are available on select days from Friday, October 11 to Friday, November 15, and will recommence on select days from Friday, March 7, 2025.

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