Learning-at-Explore

 

 
     

Learning-at-Explore

Learning-at-Explore

An amazing world of hands-on discovery, Explore is a 21st century hands-on science centre combining two floors of interactive science exhibits with the latest in multi-media techniques. With over 170 interactive experiences, and the iconic Planetarium sphere, students are inspired to ask questions, predict events and discuss their experiences. They will be kept engaged and entertained for hours!

Educational groups visiting Explore can also book one of our workshops, follow a specially designed trail or take advantage of our on-line resources.


 

Planning a visit

If you are planning a visit to At-Bristol, click here to find out what you need to know.


Resources & Activities

Free downloadable activity trail sheets
  Trail sheets for Explore

 

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  [Your Amazing Brain]
[Move It]
[Curiosity zone]
[Planetarium and space]
[Live Science zone]
[Special exhibitions]
 



Your amazing brain
Your brain and body are amazing! But how do they work, and what are they capable of?
Explore your senses, investigate memory and mental health, travel on a virtual sperm journey and find out how a baby develops in the womb.

Try the Your Amazing Brain website for lots of activities and games, as well as a specially designed psychology trail for use in Explore.
To learn more about the effects of alcohol on the body and brain, visit the Alcohol and you website.





Move it

Investigate ingenious inventions, fantastic forces, structures and electricity.

Can you build a bridge or fly a balloon? Can you turn the treadmill to generate power? Here you can!
 





Curiosity Zone

Investigate light, colour and mirrors, magnets, vibrations and sound. Play virtual volleyball or appear in your own TV show!

The Curiosity zone is designed to make science relevant, fun and accessible, and to get students asking the questions ‘how’ and ‘why’?

Find out more about the Curiosity zone here.
 




Planetarium and space
Learn how space exploration affects our everyday lives in the Space gallery, before visiting the Planetarium, free with a ticket to Explore.

Expand your horizons and learn about the wonders of the night sky in our seasonal star shows. Click here for further details.

Find out more about space by visiting the Earth and Space website.





Live Science zone

Watch live and interactive shows delivered by the Learning team, join in debates, try the hands-on exploration stations, catch up on the latest Science news and give your views on topical issues.

Find out more about Live Science zone activities here.
 





Special exhibitions

Explore plays host to a changing programme of special temporary exhibitions on a range of themes, supported by exciting activities and shows.

We also host special events including Meet the Expert days. To find out what’s on now, please see our Events and exhibitions page.
 



For further information about Explore, please visit the main Explore web site by clicking here.
For bookings and information: call 0845 345 3344 or email education@at-bristol.org.uk