From Leo Baekeland's world-famous invention Bakelite and mass production after the Second World War, to ingenious high-tech applications and today's disastrous plastic soup. The exhibition ‘Plastic Fantastic?’ takes you through the history of plastics production and consumption.
Find out how plastics became a mega hit in the 20th century, with endless applications. From the everyday lunchbox to designer chairs and medical syringes to nostalgic gems like the Bakelite radio and telephone. Immerse yourself in the interactive plastics lab, discover the versatile properties of plastics or soak up the factory atmosphere among fascinating machines and moulds. Engaging video testimonials make you pause to consider the question: is plastic fantastic?
