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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 let Eye for Colour lead
you through a dazzling world of colour, enjoy a variety of
hands-on activities in Colourzone, and be amazed by the brilliant
display of colourful flames, light and smoke in the Kaleidoshow!
With these and many more fascinating exhibits, events and shows -
including an immersive trip to the stars in the Autumn Night Sky
planetarium show - a trip to Explore-At-Bristol is guaranteed to
brighten up any day this winter! |
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Exhibitions |
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Eye for Colour |
Explore |
Free with ticket |
From 20 September 2008 |
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In the Jungle |
Explore |
Free with ticket |
From 20 September 2008 |
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BIG BANG! |
Explore |
Free with ticket |
From 26 September 2008 |
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Jet set, go |
Explore |
Free with ticket |
From 7 July 2008 |
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PuzzleMania! |
Online |
n/a |
Now online |
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Events |
Venue |
Cost |
Date |
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Autumn Night Sky |
Explore |
Free with ticket |
From 20 September 2008 |
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Kaleidoshow |
Explore |
Free with ticket |
Weekends and holidays |
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Storytelling |
Explore |
Free with ticket |
Weekends, holidays and Mondays |
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Colourzone |
Explore |
Free with ticket |
4-31 October, 1-30 November 2008 |
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Experimania |
Explore |
Free with ticket |
4-31 October, 1-30 November 2008 |
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Toddler time |
Explore |
Half-price entry to carers (max. 2 adults per child). Children
under 5 go free. |
10, 17, 24 November 2008 |
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Bristol Art Market |
Millennium Square |
Free to browse! |
Last weekend of every month |
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Science Café |
Café-At-Bristol |
Free |
13 January 2009 |
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Eye for Colour
Ever wondered how you’d feel if sausages were
purple or what colour paint used to be made from ground up
Egyptian mummies?
…well come and let Explore-At-Bristol’s eye opening
interactive exhibition lead you through the dazzling world of
colour.
Eye for Colour is suitable for all the family and arrives in Explore
on 20 September 2008.
The exhibition has been developed by National Museums Liverpool, in
association with At-Bristol, with support from the ReDiscover Fund.
Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with a ticket to Explore
Date: From 20 September 2008
Click here for more
information. |
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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.
Wannabe Tarzans can embark upon their own expeditions into a magical
jungle kingdom when In the Jungle, an exhibition for under-8s, comes
roaring into Explore-At-Bristol!
In the Jungle is funded by the Millennium Commission through the
ReDiscover fund, and is suitable for pre-school and Key Stage 1, from 20
September 2008.
Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with a ticket to Explore
Date: From 20 September 2008
Click here for more
information. |
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BIG BANG!
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Can recreating the conditions a billionth of a
second after the Big Bang reveal the secrets of our Universe?
The Big Bang exhibition will lead you into the world of one of the
greatest experiments of all time; one which could unlock some of
the biggest mysteries of the universe.
This is a Science Museum travelling exhibition and
is supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. |
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Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with a ticket to Explore
Date: From 20 September 2008
Click here for more information.
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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: From 7 July 2008
Click here for more information.
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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 |
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Autumn Night Sky
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 Autumn night sky show, discover coloured stars, giant planets
and and how to spot our own galaxy in the real night sky.
Autumn Night Sky is the
brand new presenter led show for this season and is supported by BBC
Sky At Night Magazine. Suitable for Ages over 5.
Venue: The Planetarium, Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with ticket to Explore.
Dates: From 20 September 2008*
Times: Shows run 11am-2pm weekdays and 11am-4pm weekends and school
holidays
*Please note the Planetarium will be closed on Thursday 18
December for essential maintenance.
Click here for
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Kaleidoshow
Take part in some illuminating experiments and meet
some iridescent characters in our new family show all about colour.
Discover if purple makes you forget things, dress up as a famous
colour scientist from the past and watch your friends and family turn
red!
Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with ticket to Explore.
Dates:
Weekends and holidays
Storytelling
Let yourself get swept up in a story. Take a
trip with the At-Bristol 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, holidays and Mondays
Colourzone
Brighten up your day in the Colourzone with a spectrum
of hands-on activities. See colours spin and pictures revealed
before your eyes in this spectrum of activities for all the family.
Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with ticket to Explore.
Dates: 1-30 November 2008
Experimania
Gasp, gawp and giggle at amazing science
demonstrations and fabulous experiments including squelchy slime and
bursting bubbles.
Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Free with ticket to Explore.
Dates: 1-30 November 2008
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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 |
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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:
10, 17, 24 November, 1, 8, 15 December 2008. |
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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
Venue: Café-At-Bristol
Cost: Free.
Times: Drop by from 7.30 for 8pm start, end 10pm.
Dates: 13 January 2009.
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