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Design Museum
224-238 Kensington High Street London W8 6AG
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Using only the power and focus of your mind control this hugely majestic textile airship hovering within the Design Museum's lofty atrium. Climb into a control tent, strap on the monitoring device and virtual reality goggles and be whisked away on a dream like airship ride.
This is mindfulness and relaxation at it's very best.
Hurry along - its only there for 8 days ! 15-23 Sept. Free, tickets first come, first serve. Ages 12+
Part of the London Design Festival 2018.
Address:
224-238 Kensington High Street London W8 6AG
Venue phone:
020 7862 5900
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