What's on in Explore-At-Bristol

As always, Explore-At-Bristol currently has a wide spectrum of fun activities for everyone to enjoy! Come and enjoy 30 new world-class exhibits, be awed by cosmic rays, get in a spin at the turbulent orb, make person size bubbles or watch frozen ice jet about like a comet.
With these and many more fascinating exhibits, events and shows - including an immersive trip to the stars in the planetarium show - a trip to Explore-At-Bristol is guaranteed to brighten up any day!



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 Exhibitions

 Venue

 Cost

 Date

All About Our World Explore Free with ticket Open now
In the Jungle Explore Free with ticket Open now
Jet set, go Explore Free with ticket Open now
Leading Lights Explore Free with ticket 4 July - 27 August 2009
Animate It! Explore Free with ticket 18 July 2009
PuzzleMania! Online n/a Now online

 Events

 Venue

 Cost

 Date

Seasonal Night Sky show Explore - The Planetarium Free with ticket Daily from 16 June 2009 (Summer night sky)
Amazing Artefacts Explore Free with ticket Daily from 23 March 2009
Exploration stations Explore Free with ticket Daily from 26 March 2009
Extreme Exploration Explore Free with ticket Weekends from 28 March 2009
Storytelling Explore Free with ticket Weekends and Mondays
Toddler time Explore Half-price entry to carers (max. 2 adults per child). Children under 5 go free. Mondays during term time 1.30 -5.00 pm
Science Café (adult event) Café-At-Bristol Free 9 June, 14 July, 15 September 2009
Moon landing celebration Explore £7.50/£5.50 20 July 2009
Bristol Art Market Millennium Square Free to browse! Last weekend of every month
 

All About Our World

There’s more to Explore
Ever wanted to make person size bubbles, or watch frozen ice jet about like a comet?

With over 30 new world-class exhibits to discover, there’s definitely more to Explore. Be awed by cosmic rays, get in a spin at the turbulent orb, or try to control a loop of string with a mind of its own - whether you’re a kid, or just a big kid at heart, there’s something for everyone!

Come and discover these amazing science marvels for yourself and learn All about Our World.

Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with a ticket to Explore
Date: Open Now

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There's more to Explore



In the Jungle

The jungle is a diverse, exotic, exciting and fascinating place to be!  Using a wide range of textures and objects, plus story telling and investigation stations for hands-on discovery, under 8s are encouraged to experience the variety of life in the jungle.

Throw bags at the giant spider’s web, crawl through the fallen log and dress up as a jungle character, there’s plenty to keep your little ones entertained.

In the Jungle is funded by the Millennium Commission through the ReDiscover fund, and is suitable for pre-school and Key Stage 1.

Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost:
Free with a ticket to Explore
Date:
Open now

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In the Jungle



Jet set, go

Jet set, go is an interactive exhibition specifically for children under eight and their carers, exploring the airport, planes and travel through playful and imaginative games and activities.

The exhibition takes under 8s through the different stages of a holiday journey from packing their bags before they set off, to actually landing the plane. There are plenty of opportunities for dressing up and role-playing as airport staff, from air-traffic control to pilot and cabin crew.

Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with a ticket to Explore
Date: Open now

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Jet set, go


Leading Lights

Visit Explore-At-Bristol during July and August to see Leading Lights, a collection of 19 portraits of young men and women from all over the UK who are using science, technology, engineering and maths to make the world a better and more exciting place to live.

Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with a ticket to Explore
Date: 4 July - 27 August 2009

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Animate It!

Explore’s cracking new animation exhibition.

This July, Morph will join a host of other Aardman Animations favourites in Explore’s new permanent exhibition, Animate It!

Developed by At-Bristol’s in-house team, Animate It! builds on the success of two temporary animation exhibitions previously shown in the centre.

With lots of models and props to see, including a set from Aardman’s latest Wallace & Gromit animation, A Matter of Loaf and Death, Animate It! will take you on a journey through animation past, present and future.

Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with a ticket to Explore
Date: 18 July 2009

© Aardman Animations Ltd 1995

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PuzzleMania!

This interactive website is packed with fun challenges, interactive games and activities to suit all abilities. Explore our specially designed home and discover fun maths puzzles in every corner. Build your confidence and numerical skills, develop logical thinking and uncover maths in everyday life.

www.puzzlemania.org.uk




Seasonal Night Sky show

Get starry-eyed in the chrome-plated, iconic dome of Explore's Planetarium, where you can sit back and take a trip into space with our seasonal star shows. In the Starry Night Sky show, discover coloured stars, giant planets and how to spot our own galaxy in the real night sky.

The shows are presenter led and last about 25 minutes, for ages 5 and over. They are supported by BBC Sky At Night Magazine.

Venue: The Planetarium, Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with ticket to Explore.
Dates: Daily from 16 June 2009 (Summer night sky)
Times: Shows run 11am-2pm weekdays and 11am-4pm weekends and school holidays

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Summer Night Sky



Amazing Artefacts

Don’t miss your chance to examine a wild and wonderful array of amazing artefacts with Explore’s live science team.

Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with ticket to Explore.
Dates: Daily from 23 March 2009


Exploration stations

Pick up the tricks and techniques you will need to take on this intrepid adventure!

Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with ticket to Explore.
Dates: Daily from 26 March 2009


Extreme Exploration

Join us on a fun-filled expedition as a member of the Explore team takes you on a journey to some of the most extreme places on Earth and beyond.

Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with ticket to Explore.
Dates: Weekends from 28 March 2009


Storytelling

Let yourself get swept up in a story.  Take a trip with the Explore team on an amazing adventure in our under 8s exhibitions.  Join in with actions and sounds to make our special stories come to life.

Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with ticket to Explore.
Dates: Weekends and Mondays.



Toddler time

Come and meet other parents in the fun, friendly surroundings of Explore on our special toddler afternoons. Entry to carers is half-price during these special sessions, and children under 5 go free. Don't miss the story-telling sessions!
Suitable for children under 5 and their families.

Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Half-price entry to carers (max. 2 adults per child). Children under 5 go free.
Times: 2pm to 5pm
Dates:
Mondays during term time.



Science Café

Join us in Café-At-Bristol on the second Tuesday of the month to meet and talk with local scientists. Science Cafés are informal evenings where you can discuss the latest issues in science over a cup of coffee or glass of wine.

Science café is held in Café-At-Bristol. Drop in from 7.30 for 8.00 start.

www.sciencecafe.co.uk (check here for details of events)

Venue: Café-At-Bristol
Cost: Free.
Times: Drop by from 7.30 for 8pm start, end 10pm.
Dates: 9 June, 14 July, 15 September 2009.
 


Moon landing celebration

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of man stepping on the moon, Explore is hosting an evening with popular science writer Piers Bizony.  The evening will include a talk and viewing of our Summer Planetarium show.  Recommended for 12+.  Booking required.

Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Adults £7.50, Concessions £5.50.
Times: 7.30pm-9pm
Dates: 20 July 2009



Bristol Art Market

Millennium Square plays host to a monthly art market, showcasing the talent of local artists and giving you the perfect opportunity to buy original artworks at affordable prices. Come along and see what's on offer!

For further information please contact - Paul Witt on 07903 698026 or
David Douthwaite-Hodges on 0117 915 7199

Venue: Millennium Square
Cost: Free to browse!
Dates: Last weekend of every month
Times: 10am - 5pm

Bristol Art Market