The London 2012 Olympic Cauldron
2012 olympics
See an icon of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Thomas Heatherwick’s copper cauldron sculpture was created for the London Olympics in 2012 and is the star of this gallery. See dramatic footage and exclusive testimonies recapturing the sculpture's journey from design to the climactic opening and closing ceremonies in the Olympic Stadium in east London.
Gallery access
This gallery is open during the museum's normal opening hours.
10am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday)
The gallery is on the lower ground floor and can be accessed by lift and wheelchair ramp.
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