Visit Hyde Park, where the 1851 Great Exhibition was held. Download the free app to see a true-to-size recreation of the Crystal Palace. Explore the site, admire the building's scale and details, and learn about its fascinating history.
Take a virtual tour of the magnificent Crystal Palace and experience its innovative design and beauty. Constructed in 1851, it defined Prince Albert's ambitions to showcase the best of Victoria's reign.
Fun, free things to do in a park, on the street, or anywhere outdoors.
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Natural History Museum
Visit Website for Outdoor Activities for Kids at Natural History Museum
Each summer, the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 holds an Albertopolis event in partnership with the BBC World Service bringing together three ground-breaking engineers and a public audience.
Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851
Visit Website for BBC World Service: The Engineers at Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851