Listings for We The Curious – April 2022 onwards
What’s on? Activities taking place around the venue
Easter holidays (9-24 April) - How To Be A Human
From Easter onwards, we’ll be launching our new theme for our activities for the year – ‘How To Be A Human’, as we take a closer look at how life works. From the mechanics of our body, to why food can make us feel good, to developments in healthcare and robotics research to virtual reality experiences, all of our activities will help to explore what it means to be a human in 2022.
We’ll be open 10-5 daily throughout Bristol Easter holidays, with a range of activities including some brand-new rainbow-themed taste activities in our Kitchen and Greenhouse, a brand new drop-in activity in our Open City Lab and new exhibition ‘Hidden Health’ in our gallery space, The Box.
All this on top of our programme of Planetarium shows throughout the day, with something for all ages, and hundreds of hands-on exhibits and experiences. Do check times on arrival for timings of activities, as they may be subject to change due to staffing.
Please note that we’ll still be at a reduced capacity, and we’re still asking visitors to wear masks where they can. All tickets must be booked in advance.
COVID-secure activities for all ages across our spaces including the Open City Lab, Theatre of Curiosity, Food exhibition, The Box, Tinkering Space and Planetarium. https://www.wethecurious.org/event/daily-activities
NEW EXHIBITION - Project What If
When: Ongoing. FREE with general admission.
Target audience: All ages
Web link: https://www.wethecurious.org/event/project-what-if
Have you ever wished you could slow time down or wondered whether there is such a thing as the soul?
Inspired by real questions from the people of Bristol, Project What If is an invitation to escape into a mysterious world of possibilities for anyone who is curious and loves to play.
It’s also home to Open City Lab, a collaborative working laboratory, where you can meet scientists, join them in their explorations and take part in research.
You’ll find the ground floor of We The Curious transformed into a space where art and science collide, with 69 new exhibits clustered around seven questions on very different themes.
There’s plenty of light and colour in Rainbows; a chance to reflect on what makes you unique and explore the habitats of aliens in Universe. Illness sparks conversations about the nature of disease, health inequalities and how our experience of illness can shape our lives.
Taking ideas from the natural world, it’s easy to disappear in Invisibility. Peer inside the Tardis and discover how you measure something you can’t even see in Time and come face to face with an early ancestor in Sand. Meanwhile, moral puzzles, the beauty of our brains and a heart-to-heart with the resident robot await you in Soul.
OPEN CITY LAB
Open City Lab is a working laboratory which is dedicated to ‘open source science’ and democratising science. Come to take part in current scientific research and to meet scientists and researchers.
What will the future look like?
When: Daily until mid-June. FREE with general admission. Drop in, check times on arrival.
Target audience: Perfect for kids aged 5+ but also good for older children and adults, a great way for the whole family to get involved
Web link: https://www.wethecurious.org/event/what-will-future-look-0
All research starts with a question – what will yours be?
Come and get hands on with our unusual collection of objects, each of which tell a story about a real scientific research project, and the researchers working on them, taking place in our city right now.
We’ll be collecting your thoughts and ideas to send back to our research partners, meaning your opinions can influence their research project.
Get involved with real health and wellbeing research happening in Bristol right now.
THE BOX
Our gallery space, The Box celebrates the synergy between art and science, and features exhibitions and artists that occupy the exciting space where art and science meet.
Hidden Health
When: Until Sunday 2 October. FREE with general admission. Drop in.
Target audience: Everyone
Link: https://www.wethecurious.org/event/hidden-health
Exploring the health needs of three communities in Bristol from a young person’s perspective.
Last year, three young leaders were paired with early career Digital Health Researchers from the University of Bristol, to explore what health and wellbeing means to them. Working together, these two groups have shared experiences and influenced each other’s work.
Participatory artist Ramona Eve, who supported delivery of the project, has now created an installation for our gallery space ‘The Box’, which invites you to become part of each young leader’s research journey.
Get hands-on; play on a bespoke arcade machine, cuddle a giant soft sculpture and write your own personal message on a cloud and add to our sky wall! Step inside to join in the conversation and reflect on your own hidden health story #MyHiddenHealthStory
FOOD EXHIBITION
Rainbow Restaurant
When: Until September. FREE with general admission. Timed sessions, check times on arrival.
Target audience: Perfect for kids aged 7+ but also good for younger children and adults, a great way for the whole family to get involved
Web link: https://www.wethecurious.org/event/rainbow-restaurant
Come and taste the rainbow! We taste with our eyes as well as our tongues, so come and get cooking in our Rainbow Restaurant, and choose from our menu of flavours to find your favourite flavour and colour combination to eat.
Rainbow Flavours
When: Until September. FREE with general admission. Timed 10-minute sessions, check times on arrival.
Target audience: Perfect for kids aged under 5, a great way for the whole family to get involved
Web link: https://www.wethecurious.org/event/rainbow-flavours
We taste with our eyes as well as our tongues, try different coloured drinks to see which colour makes your tastebuds sing! A great activity for little ones to try some new and exciting flavours, with some mystery drinks to sample!
IN THE GREENHOUSE
Grow Your TastesWhen: Until September. FREE with general admission. Timed sessions, check times on arrival.
Target audience: Perfect for kids aged under 5, a great way for the whole family to get involved
Web link: https://www.wethecurious.org/event/grow-your-tastes
Why do some things taste delicious, but others taste horrible? Find out in the Greenhouse, chat with our Live Science Team about some of the fascinating science behind flavour, and plant some coriander to do you own taste-test at home.
PLANETARIUM
The UK’s first 3D digital Planetarium, with presenter-led shows (all designed by our in-house Planetarium Team) for a range of different audiences – shows include seasonal stargazing (3D), Solar System Odyssey (2D & 3D) and Space Explorers (2D). 3D shows only available for ages 6+ due to health restrictions.
Capacity is limited, and we’re still asking all visitors aged 12 and over to wear face coverings, unless exempt. Tickets must be booked in advance.
*NEW SHOW!* Life in the Universe (2D & 3D)
When: Regular daily shows, 3D: £3.50 per seat (members £1.75), in addition to standard admission. 2D: £2.50 per seat. 3D shows only available for ages 6+ due to health restrictions. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and cannot be added once in the venue.
Target audience: Age 8+. Suitable for families and adults
Link: https://www.wethecurious.org/event/life-universe-3d
A brand-new show for our daytime visitors (previously only seen at Planetarium Nights evening events), join us in the search for extra-terrestrial life in our most advanced Planetarium show yet.
Fly to distant worlds, learn how astronomers search for planets, and debate whether humans are ready to meet aliens – and decide how you want the end of the show to go!
Solar System Odyssey (2D & 3D)
When: Regular daily shows, 3D: £3.50 per seat (members £1.75), in addition to standard admission. 2D: £2.50 per seat. 3D shows only available for ages 6+ due to health restrictions. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and cannot be added once in the venue.
Target audience: Age 6+. Suitable for families and adults
Link: https://www.wethecurious.org/event/solar-system-odyssey-3d
This epic show takes you on a truly stellar odyssey – with multiple missions and destinations to choose from, no two shows are ever the same. With so many
destinations to explore - welcome to your very own Solar System Odyssey.
The Ever-Changing Sky (3D)
When: 9 March – 25 May
Regular daily shows, 3D: £3.50 per seat (members £1.75), in addition to standard admission. 2D: £2.50 per seat. 3D shows only available for ages 6+ due to health restrictions. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and cannot be added once in the venue.
Target audience: Age 6+. Suitable for families and adults.
Link: https://www.wethecurious.org/event/ever-changing-sky-3d
Our cosmos is always changing. Discover how constellations move over time, investigate Venus, and take a peek at the future sky! This remarkable show combines knowledgeable presenters with Bristol’s 3D Planetarium to create a truly astounding experience.
Space Explorers (2D)
When: Ongoing. Regular daily shows, £2.50 per seat (members £1.25), in addition to standard admission. Under 3s FREE.
Target audience: Suitable for under-6s, and their grown-ups.
Link: https://www.wethecurious.org/event/space-explorers-2d
Astronauts ready! Pack your bag and blast off into space as the Live Science Team trains you up to become a fully qualified Space Explorer! Especially for little explorers, take off from Earth in a rocket ship and zoom all over the Solar System.
Practical information:
COVID SAFE: You’ll find that our spaces are all COVID-safe, we’re still significantly limiting numbers in our venue, we’ve enhanced our cleaning schedule, you’ll see signage around the space and some of our activities will be operating with smaller numbers.
Please note: We’re still asking all visitors aged 12 to wear face coverings, unless exempt – our staff will be wearing them too.
TICKETS: All of our tickets (including Planetarium) must be pre-booked online, it isn’t possible to walk-up and buy a ticket on the day anymore. This is so that we can limit the number of people in our venue, limit queues and keep everyone safe.
Web: www.wethecurious.org
Bookings: Call 0117 915 1000 or information@wethecurious.org (Monday-Friday 9-5)
We’re open Wednesday – Sunday 10am to 5pm during term time, and daily 10am – 5pm during school holidays for pre-booked visitors only.
We’re doing timed slots for arrival every 30 minutes, with a limited capacity in our building throughout the day
Tickets for We The Curious are now on sale for dates up until the end of the summer holidays.
