What's on

Come and spend the day

Our programming spaces are alive with experiments, creative activities and presenter-led planetarium shows.

Most activities are drop-in – just check times when you arrive. They’re all included with your day ticket or membership package.

Planning a visit during the school holidays or on a weekend? Those days are popular, so do book your day tickets in advance.

If you’re looking for family activities in Bristol, start here.

There's so much to see and do, you may well find you want to keep coming back.

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Day visit activities

All activities, workshops and talks in our main exhibition spaces are included in your day ticket.

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Play Fridays

For families with children under 5, these special sessions once a month are all about sensory play, having fun and exploratory learning.

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Open City Research - Summer specials

A series of special activities happening in our Test-Lab this summer.

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Book your day ticket

It's best to book ahead, particularly at weekends and during school holidays as tickets are limited. It also helps us get you inside and playing quickly when you get here.

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Are you a teacher or an educator?

A visit to our two exhibition floors can be combined with practical STEM workshops or longer theme days in our classrooms and fully equipped laboratories.

School trips & educational workshops

Shows and special events

Planetarium shows and special events aren't included with your day ticket.

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Daytime planetarium shows

Add a show to your day ticket and get ready to fly through space in the UK’s only 3D planetarium.

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From late nights at the Planetarium and Relaxed Mornings to films on the Big Screen and on-off events happenings amongst our curious exhibits. Find out more about special events happening in We The Curious.

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