Visitor Information

Times and prices

Opening times

10am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (during term time)
10am - 6pm, Weekends, Bank Holidays and Bristol school holidays

(Closed 11 & 12 September and 24-26 December)

Our Planetarium will be closed from 30 Nov - 13 Dec, as we're having a little revamp and getting some super comfy new seats - with higher backs as neck support! Back with you on 14 Dec.

Prices

Age 16+ from £15.95
Age 3-15 from £10.50
Age 0-2 FREE

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Find us

One Millennium Square, Anchor road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB
Using Sat Nav? Please use our Sat Nav postcode BS1 5LL

Getting here

We The Curious

Anchor road,
Harbourside,
Bristol, BS1 5LL

Cafe

Fresh. Sustainable. Tasty.

Expect great views of Millennium Square while you enjoy freshly prepared, sustainably-sourced dishes and drinks in our award-winning café.

We're committed to serving you fresh, sustainable, local and organic produce where possible, and we compost all food waste - which then gets used on the Millennium Square Community Garden.

Award winning you say…

We've won the following awards for our cafe intiatives:

Soil Association Food for Life Gold Catering Mark
Gold for Best Fairtrade Café in Fairtrade South West Business Awards
CIWF Good Egg Award
One Star Sustainability Champion for Sustainable Restaurant Association

Opening times: 10am - 5pm weekdays, 10am - 6pm weekends and Bristol school holidays.

Photo credit: Dan Watkiss

Shop

Gifts, gadgets and delights

Inspired by our exhibition floor our shop specialises in pocket-money treasures and quirky curiosities.

Recycled and locally sourced where possible, our stock is influenced by science and promotes creativity - much like us!

Opening times:

10am - 5pm weekdays, 10am - 6pm weekends and Bristol school holidays

Photo credit: Dan Watkiss

Access for all

Families

We aim to be as family-friendly as possible and so have baby-changing facilities, buggy parks and picnic spaces - leaving you free to have a good time!

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For visitors with limited mobility and visitors using wheelchairs

We want you to be free to have fun so all our exhibits are designed with you in mind, we offer free admission to carers and our venue is fully accessible with lifts on all floors and drop-off points for vehicles.

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People with hearing loss

We want all our visitors to have the best experience possible so we offer free admission to dedicated assistants, have hearing loops in our Planetarium and on our ticket desks and a minicom system for bookings and information.

Minicom number: 0117 914 3475 (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, excluding Bank Holidays).

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Blind and partially sighted visitors

We want you to be free to have a great experience so guide and assistance dogs are welcome, there's free admission for dedicated assistants and our exhibitions are designed with you in mind.

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For further information please call 0117 915 1000

Groups

Safety and Security

The safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers is of utmost importance to us, and we would like to reassure all of our visitors that security measures are in place for all events and activities here in.

We reserve the right to conduct random bag searches
Bags any larger than a rucksack will not be permitted in the building.
Please do wear your wristbands at all times in the venue.

Click here to see our FAQs for more information

Birthday parties

Who likes to party? We do!
Our birthday party package makes party planning a breeze, and includes:

Admission to We The Curious
Downloadable invites (via email)
A delicious party buffet lunch & decorated table
We The Curious sticker for all children
Two FREE adults per ten children
Your choice of £2 & £3 goody bags. Please speak to a member of staff for more information.

Prices*: £10.95 per child, and £5.95 for children who are members

Plus add a Planetarium show and explore galaxies in 2D or 3D!

*Minimum of ten children, two FREE adults per ten paying children.

Find out more by calling 0117 915 1000 (Weekdays 9-5pm excl. Bank Holidays)

Scouts and Guides

Treat your group to a full day of exploration or a Sleepover in We The Curious.

We offer reduced rates for leisure groups. To enquire email us here.

Nursery and Childminding Groups

Pre-booked nursery/preschool groups:

Visit our Education booking and info page.

Call Education bookings on: 0117 915 7777

Nursery/preschool groups must book in advance and have a minimum of 10 people to qualify for reduced rates.

Childminders:

Under 3s: FREE
Child aged 3+: £5.75
Accompanying childminder: £5.75 (One FREE childminder with every three paying children)

Childminders can take advantage of this ticket type all year round. Please provide your NCMA registration card or certificate as proof of membership.