A Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens exploring the future of cities. Visit us in London's Royal Docks or at www.thecrystal.org Welcome to the Crystal!
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The Crystal is a sustainable cities initiative by Siemens exploring how we can create a better future for our cities. Home to the world's largest exhibition focused on urban sustainability,it brings together city decision makers and the public. As a world-class centre for dialogue, discovery and learning, it reveals the challenges that cities face, and the ways we can reduce their environmental impact using sustainable technology.
Mission: The Crystal is for everyone who cares about creating a better future for our cities. Visitors to the Crystal can explore an interactive exhibition about trends affecting cities, and ways to make them more sustainable and better places to live.
Operating as usual
Our Exhibition area is currently being refurbished and will be closed from the 17th June. The event spaces and café will still be open (café closed to public 20/06/19). For enquiries about bookings, please contact enquiries. [email protected]. Stay tuned for further updates.
Around 92% of the world’s population inhales dirty air every day – it’s an epidemic we can no longer ignore. That’s why this World Environment Day we are being told to #beatairpollution once and for all. Here’s why you should care.
https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/five-reasons-you-should-care-about-air-pollution #WorldEnvironmentDay
75% of all species are destroyed by overexploitation or agriculture. Poaching, overfishing and deforestation are some of the most destructive human actions. But what are we doing about it? https://www.thecrystal.org/why-biodiversity-matters-to-our-planet
GM produce…Ethical meat…
We spoke to food futurologists ‘The Robin Collective’ about how current research around sustainability might influence what food we eat in the future.
Naturally, we then asked them to design the school dinner of 2050. This was the result… https://www.thecrystal.org/could-this-be-the-school-dinner-of-the-future/
As innovations in technology advance and eco-friendly alternatives proliferate, we can expect many aspects of our lives to change. One area in which we can expect …
In the last 50 years, 60% of global species have been destroyed. Our planet is at a crossroads and it’s time to act🌍. Click below to see why bio-diversity truly matters. https://www.thecrystal.org/why-biodiversity-matters-to-our-planet
In the last 50 years, 60% of global species have been destroyed. We're now at a crossroads. Take a look at this infographic to see why biodiversity matters.
Seaweed muffins, wonky veg, cricket shakes…Could this be the future of school dinners? We spoke to food futurologists ‘The Robin Collective’ to explore what school dinners could look like in 2050.
https://www.thecrystal.org/could-this-be-the-school-dinner-of-the-future/
As innovations in technology advance and eco-friendly alternatives proliferate, we can expect many aspects of our lives to change. One area in which we can expect …
The Crystal Exhibition will be CLOSED to the public on 14th-15th May 2019. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Plastic is not designed to be recycled and there are gaping holes in our current recycling infrastructure.
Find out more: https://www.thecrystal.org/doing-more-with-less-why-we-cant-just-recycle-our-way-out-of-crisis/
Did you know more than 90% of all plastic waste ever created has never been recycled? #EarthDay2019 https://www.thecrystal.org/doing-more-with-less-why-we-cant-just-recycle-our-way-out-of-crisis/
Give more than chocolate eggs this year. Check out 10 eco-friendly gifts your little ones will love this Easter, all available in the Crystal gift store! https://www.thecrystal.org/10ecogifts/
Here at the Crystal, we appreciate the power of the natural environment when it comes to captivating the younger generation. Whether this is via the medium …
Looking for something egg-cellent to do this Easter Bank Holiday? 🐣
Just hop over to our sustainable exhibition for a chocolatey treasure hunt! You’ll also find Easter-themed craft tables, prizes, and a raft of activities your little egg-splorers will love.
Open 10am to 5pm on Good Friday (19th April), Easter Saturday (20th April) and Easter Monday (22nd April.)
To inspire inquisitive minds this Easter, take a look at our choices of 10 eco-friendly gifts that little ones will love: https://www.thecrystal.org/10ecogifts/
Who is joining us and switching off for Earth Hour at 8:30pm tonight? It’s time to #Connect2Earth
Bring your kids along and join us for a special Easter weekend at the Crystal.🐰
Participate in our Easter-themed activities and take part in our annual treasure hunt to get your hands on some Crystal goodies!
Open 10am to 5pm on Good Friday (19th April), Easter Saturday (20th April) and Easter Monday (22nd April.)
Recycling plastic is like wearing a raincoat in a hurricane. Join the ‘Conversation at the Crystal’ to find out why we all need to start doing more with less: https://www.thecrystal.org/doing-more-with-less-why-we-cant-just-recycle-our-way-out-of-crisis/
The Exhibition and Cafe will be CLOSED to the public on 13th-14th & 29th-30th March 2019. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Crystal Exhibition will be CLOSED to the public on TUESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2019.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Crystal Cafe will be CLOSED to the public on Wednesday 13th February 2019.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Crystal Exhibition will be CLOSED to the public on FRIDAY 18TH JANUARY 2019.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
If one of your New Year resolutions is to get healthier by running then Parkrun is a great place to start. The Victoria Dock Parkrun is perfect for local residents or for Parkrun tourists looking for a new London course.
Nothing - it's free! but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.
Opening Times Over Christmas & New Year's Period
EXHIBITION
22nd December 2018: Closing Early at 4pm
23rd-26th December 2018: CLOSED
27th-29th December 2018: Open As Normal
30th-31st December 2018: CLOSED
1st January 2019: CLOSED
2nd January 2019: Open As Normal
CAFE
22nd-23rd December 2018: Open 10am-4pm
24th-26th December 2018: CLOSED
27th-30th December 2018: Open 10am-5pm
31st December 2018: CLOSED
1st January 2019: CLOSED
2nd January 2019: Open As Normal
Join us in June for the London Festival of Architecture - https://www.thecrystal.org/visit-the-exhibition/whats-on/event-details/?id=882
Join us every Saturday this June for drop-in workshops in collaboration with the London Festival of Architecture! Click here for more information. Join us from 10.00am to 4.00pm every Saturday in June for free family activities on the theme of
The sun is shining and guess which game has already arrived to the Crystal!
Here is a sneaky peek of what is going on… We are so looking forward to meeting our agents and celebrating Summer.
Don’t forget to use our social media! @thecrystalorg #eventprofs #agencies #eventlife #eventsagencies
Be an advocate for sustainability and "Organise Your Way" - Take a look at our events offer, available for a limited time only!
Calling all #eventprofs #agencies #eventlife #eventsagencies – don’t forget to RSVP for our Summer Celebration @thecrystalorg, this 10th of May, for more information call the events team on 020 7055 6400.
Is plastic the worst threat to the River Thames? We investigate ways to improve the UK’s most important waterway.
Before it became the iconic backdrop for Eastenders, the Thames, quite frankly, stank. In fact, according to a report in the Guardian during the
With the U.K. having had its fair share of floods, experts share their views on whether the capital could be next.
The U.K. has had its fair share of floods. Many have been caused by violent and sudden downpours, whereas others have been the final call on an
From virtual reality school trips to interactive classrooms, we explore how future generations might be educated in the year 2050.
Cast your mind back to when you were at school. What do you see? Blackboards? Wooden desks? Textbooks, perhaps? These items have typified our
Drop in this week for some half term crafts! https://tinyurl.com/y9vbpczd
Drop in to the exhibition this half term and we'll help you turn an empty milk carton into something useful! Join our upcycling workshop anytime between 10.00am and 3.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Fun for the whole family! Call us on 02070556400 for more information.
From a seaweed muffin to cricket shakes, we look in to what future generations could be eating as part of their school dinner.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/could-school-dinner-future-mark-jenkinson/
Calling all Schools in East London - enter the Great British Spring Clean Schools Competition 2018 and you may get to display your work right here at the Crystal!
https://tinyurl.com/ydhvvwwr
This March we’ll see the return of Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean. The aim this year is to get 500,000 people outdoors cleaning up their school or local communities.
What are your New Year’s resolutions? Visit our exhibition this year and we‘ll help you decide: https://tinyurl.com/ycvtjupl
Looking for something to do with the family this holiday? Pop over to the Crystal today and tomorrow for discounted entry and drop-in crafts! https://tinyurl.com/y9qt68px
From sustainable kitchens to bathrooms which clean themselves, we take a look inside the Smart Home of 2050.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/smart-home-2050-mark-jenkinson/
The Crystal is getting in the Christmas mood! Check out our opening hours this season: https://tinyurl.com/y8h3cxjc
Opening hours, location and admissions to the Crystal Exhibition. Plan your visit at the Crystal Exhibition in London.
1 Siemens Brothers Way
London
E16 1GB
DLR to Royal Victoria Cable car to Emirates Royal Docks
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
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Sustainable energy means life and progress. At the “Go Electric” zone in the Crystal, discover how technology allows us to meet our energy challenges on a global scale.
Visit the Creating Cities exhibition zone at the Crystal. Understand how cities work and experience the complexity of managing one.
#TBT video to remind us of when the Crystal was illuminated by a HUGE light show on opening day.
What's your life expectancy by 2050? If you want to live in a prosperous livable and environmentally sustainable city, learn about sustainable technology that will increase the way of living for tomorrow.
Discover how we created the Crystal, from start to finish. See what’s inside one of the world’s most sustainable buildings.
In the 'Clean and Green' zone at the Crystal you can experience first hand how green technology can limit emissions, pollution and reduce energy consumption.
This weekend, we’re celebrating three years of the Crystal 🎉 On 19 September 2012, the Crystal opened its doors to everyone interested in the future of cities. Thanks to everyone who came to London’s Royal Victoria Docks to visit!
The Crystal opened almost 3 years ago. And today we welcomed our 250,000th visitor!
VIDEO: The 'Healthy Life' zone at our exhibition lets you explore the impact of a growing and aging population on healthcare systems. Learn about personalized medicine, preventive treatment and healthy lifestyles.
75% of our planet’s surface is covered by it, yet it is a valuable resource: Water is life. Discover how we can preserve it in our exhibition.
Follow us on our tour around the exhibition at the Crystal and see how we can generate, store, transmit and consume energy in more sustainable ways.
Follow our tour around the exhibition at the Crystal and learn all about how cities can be kept safe and sound.
“Smart Buildings“ is one of our 10 exhibition zones at the Crystal: Learn more about how we can minimize energy consumption in cities and make good use of renewable energy.
Follow us on a tour around the exhibition at the Crystal: in the Creating Cities area, you can see what it takes to plan, design and manage a livable city.
Join us on a tour around the exhibition at the Crystal, starting at zone one: Forces of Change.
Take a walk through the immersive exhibition at the Crystal, starting in the Forces of Change theatre.
Impressive: check out this timelapse video of how the Crystal was built two years ago, and see what’s inside.
At the heart of the Crystal is an immersive exhibition where you can explore global trends, challenges, ideas and technology. Visit us in London, or take a look!
This is the moment the Tour de France hit the Crystal's local neighborhood. Check out the two leaders (and eventual winner) at the 00:02 mark, and skip to the 00:46 mark to see the main peleton.
sounds and sights of Newham Waterfront Festival - reflected in the Crystal - beautiful opening day - thanks to everyone for making it so special
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