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We The Curious

Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB

Tel: +44 (0)117 915 1000

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We The Curious exhibitions

About

We The Curious will reopen in summer 2024.
In the meantime, they are running free activities out and about across Bristol. Please visit their website for latest information. 

 

Get curious

​​​​​We The Curious is an idea and a place for everyone. It's about asking questions, getting creative and testing things out. Science is collaborative, living and a vital part of culture - and the exhibits, events and activities aim to stoke curiosity in all of us.

With over 300 exhibits, We The Curious is a must-see for all ages and takes you on an incredible journey exploring the inner workings of the world around us.

Join Morph and friends in Aardman’s exclusive exhibition and become an animator for the day. Be awed by icy bodies and cosmic rays, walk through a tornado or cover yourself from head to toe in a giant bubble!

Plus, there is always something new to discover with the ever-changing programme of special activities covering everything from anatomy and robots, to food and flight!

Project What If

Project What If is the first major science centre exhibition based on the curiosity of a city, based on gathering over 10,000 questions from people in every postcode of Bristol.

You’ll find the ground floor transformed into a space where art and science meet, with 69 new exhibits themed around 7 very different questions.  

Experience the 3D Planetarium

You can even take a trip to the outer reaches of the universe in a show that will have you seeing stars! Sit back and enjoy as the Live Science Team wow you with their amazing astronomical knowledge - perfect for young and old alike. The planetarium is the UK’s first 3D Planetarium, providing an even more stunning immersive experience with full-surround sound and awe-inspiring sights from around the universe!
We The Curious is a fantastic day out for all the family to enjoy in the heart of Bristol’s historic Harbourside area, where you can also discover Brunel’s SS Great Britain and a host of cafés, bars and restaurants.

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Video

  • We The Curious VR Experience

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction
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Awards

  • Green AwardsGreen Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2023

Further Information

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site - Visitors can bring their own food in or sit in the outside spaces

Establishment Features

  • Bristol Pound Accepted
  • Conference facilities
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages - On website

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction - with outdoor spaces

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      1111
    • Very Good
      487
    • Average
      135
    • Poor
      49
    • Terrible
      35

    Recent Reviews:

    • G5742ZGjennym
      Somerset
      Trip Type:
      Family
      A brilliant family day out!
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 10th April 2022
      We loved our visit here! Our children (aged 5 and 3) absolutely loved all the exhibits, as did their parents! There is so much to see and engage with and lots to learn - whether through experiential... Read full review
    • cazkeating
      Dorchester, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Building in the sun
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 7th May 2022
      We the Curious is currently closed due to a fire. However, my 4 year old son and I noticed there was an activity on outside the museum. For completely free of charge my son spent 90 minutes building... Read full review
    • webpostie19
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Went to visit. But vlosed in May 22 due to fire damage,
      3 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 1st June 2022
      CLOSED. May 2022. They had fire in roof. Workmen in at moment. But know think it might be more for kids and families. Read full review

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