What's on

Come and spend the day

There's so much to see and do.

As well as over 200 exhibits, you'll find experiments, creative activities and interactive shows run by our Live Science team.

Pop into the Open City Lab for a chance to get involved in scientific research.

All these activities are drop-in. Just check times on arrival.

Find out what's inside

Day visit activities

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

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A cup of festive hot chocolate with whipped cream from a winter activity at We The Curious. There is are mint leaves and a red chilly on the saucer.

Winter Kitchen

Join in with tasty experiments in The Science of Spice and Minty Mysteries.

Allergens

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An older child is stood in a science centre, pulling a giant bubble over their head.

Christmas holidays

A day of play and discovery with some festive fun for all the family. Find out what's on this Christmas holidays.

Partially accessible

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A selection of Christmas shadow boxes in the Tinkering Space in We The Curious.

Winter Shapes and Shadows

Visit the Tinkering Space and help us make beautiful shadow boxes with 3D creations!

Partially accessible

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Santa's sleigh with lots of reindeer carrying it through the night sky, from show What Santa Sees.

What Santa Sees 2D

Join the reindeers and discover the night sky through Santa’s eyes, in a family friendly 2D Planetarium show.

Partially accessible

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Book your day ticket

Please book your visit online before you arrive if you can, as we do often sell out during holiday periods. 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.

A shot of people sat in the Planetarium, a cinema-like experience. On the domed-shaped screen there's a visual of a colourful nebula.

Daytime planetarium shows

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

A group of three women standing amoung the exhibits talking and laughing with drinks in-hand

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.

Latest news and updates

Imagine a future where everyone is included, curious and inspired by science to build a better world together - that's our vision. Here's how we're making that happen...

Becoming an anti-racist organisation

We’re a values-led educational charity, committed to creating an inclusive space that reflects the diversity of Bristol.

Future Sparks

To mark its 25th birthday this year, We The Curious is launching Future Sparks: A bold new initiative to welcome 25,000 children throughout Bristol through its doors for free, helping to make science for everyone.