We The Curious

I went to We The Curious in Bristol with my nephew and honestly it ended up being one of those days where both the kid and the adult end up enjoying it just as much as each other. The place has this mix of science, colour and hands on stuff that keeps you busy without even realising how fast the time goes. We both had our own favourite bits. For me, I really liked how interactive everything is. Nothing just sits there gathering dust, you actually get to press things, spin things and figure stuff out. My nephew absolutely loved the colour octagon wheel, and I have to admit I did too. It is so bright and weirdly satisfying to play around with. We must have stood there for ages just messing with it. Another thing I really liked was how friendly the staff were. They actually talk to you like they enjoy being there. My nephew loved the little experiments section where you can try out different gadgets and watch stuff light up or move. It kept him completely focused which is rare for him. The planetarium though, that is the best bit of the whole place. You go in thinking it is just a dome with stars, but it is amazing and creative and feels like you get pulled into the show. Barney the host was brilliant as well. Really funny, really clear and you can tell he enjoys what he does. He made the whole thing feel alive, like you are actually floating around space instead of sitting in a room in Bristol. I also liked how much variety there is. Every corner has something different going on. My nephew enjoyed the section with shadows and lights, and we both liked the big mechanical displays you can play with. By the end of it we were both tired but still felt like we could have stayed another hour. Overall We The Curious is one of those places that gets science right. It is colourful, creative and fun without feeling like school. If you go with kids they will be buzzing, but even as an adult you end up enjoying it more than you expect.

I can't say enough good things about my experience with We Are Curious Bristol! From the moment I stepped in, I felt a genuine sense of warmth and community. The team is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and it truly shows in every interaction. They have a fantastic range of events and workshops that are both thought-provoking and fun. I recently attended one on sustainable living, and I came away feeling so inspired and equipped with practical tips I could actually use. It’s clear they put a lot of care and effort into everything they do. If you're looking for a welcoming, engaging, and genuinely curious space in Bristol, this is it. Highly recommend!

Had the most wonderful time here!! The exhibits are extremely fascinating and very interactive!! Super kid friendly, but also amazing to bring a date or a mate!! Would absolutely recommend the planetarium - thank you Hazel for such a wonderful experience guiding us through the stars. Can't wait to come back!

We The Curious — A Wedding Venue That’s Truly One of a Kind We’ve had the absolute pleasure of photographing weddings at all sorts of venues, but We The Curious stands out as something really special. The planetarium ceremony space is unlike any other — an immersive dome that creates this incredible intimate atmosphere, perfect for couples wanting something unique and memorable. Sure, the low light can be a bit tricky, but that just adds to the mood and makes for some truly cinematic photos. The rest of the venue offers great flexibility with beautiful event rooms and balconies overlooking Bristol’s cityscape. The terrace is a favourite spot for guests to relax and mingle, especially if the weather plays ball. Plus, having the museum open for guests to explore after the ceremony adds an extra layer of fun and interaction that you just don’t get elsewhere. From a photographer’s point of view, We The Curious is a playground full of interesting spaces and colourful backdrops — perfect for creative couple and group portraits. It’s a venue that’s quirky, thoughtful, and full of heart. We can’t recommend it enough for anyone looking to throw a wedding that’s as unique as their love story.

We had a fabulous time here on Sunday afternoon. It was well organised and really interesting. As 2 adults we thoroughly enjoyed "playing" with all the hands on exhibits. It's fascinating, fun and educational all at once. A lovely lady called Shannon demonstrated a few things for us and gave us some interesting facts too. She was really knowledgeable and helpful. The planetarium show was an added bonus and amazing with the 3D glasses! Arthur gave us an excellent interstellar "tour" which was fun for the children but still interesting for adults and fascinating for everyone. He has a lovely manner and explained everything very clearly. I would thoroughly recommend this to young and old alike. It's fun, interesting and the staff were all lovely. 😉

Few things were interesting and interactive Very busy on our visit i would avoid day entry which was £20! entry after 3 is £11 and probably a lot quieter. We missed out on half of the activities because it was so over crowded. Following on others reviews on google it does seem more philosophical than science-y. Would still recommend to visit as a time filler

Generally great, and kids will love it. The half price after 3pm is a good option in these price tough times (although there is certainly enough to keep you busy more then 2hrs!) Naturally it can be pretty chaotic, but there is a wide range of interactive games, learning experiences and fun activities. Tickets brought online beforehand was fine but it's always so annoying having to create an account and set a silly, long password just to book tickets, grr 🥺 guest checkout plz

Brilliant family day out, loads of activities for all ages, the Planetarium 3D show Story of the Stars was amazing and the Santa Planetarium show was breathtaking. The extra activities on offer were super engaging - we made boats and helicopters on top of the usual animation. The staff couldn't go more out of their way in their friendliness, kindness and professionalism - they were all so brilliant, knowledgeable but made it accessible for chilsren of different ages! I was so grateful to them for going the extra mile to find my son's phone after closing time (they found it in the Planetarium!) The cafe is a bit pricey but the food was great and they do allow own food to be eaten there too. Great stock in the shop too. We hadn't been for quite a few years so we throughly enjoyed ourselves and it was well worth the trip. Thank you to all the amazing staff! The best science museum in the South West!! Will return again for sure ! 😊

This review only relates to the cafe as we stopped in here for lunch as I heard it was a good place to go with kids. The cafe is a good size, spacious, good for groups and has a great little play area with toys to keep little ones entertained. The adult menu is pretty simple, breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers, salads and a few other dishes, I had Mac and cheese. The options for kids were great, there is a packed lunch station where for £4.50 you can select 5 items that go in a cardboard box. Or a hot food menu for £5.50 that comes with a drink and yogurt or fruit. My son went for the Mac and cheese too. The food was delicious but both dishes came out lava hot and when you've got a starving child the last thing you want is to have to sit and wait while the food cools down. I also thought the hot kids meals were a little over priced but then it was kind of expected considering this was @bristol. Overall great experience though and I'd recommend this to anyone with kids looking for a good lunch spot in the centre.

This is Bristol's science museum. Kids will enjoy themselves most here, but it is probably one of those places that wants to be fun for all the family. An engaging day out, and a lot more refreshing than a stuffy art museum. Aiming for that (at least for most teachers) impossible goal of making learning fun, it certainly is a fun day out but I'm not sure if too much is learnt there. The exhibits are all interactive, you can pedal to generate power for a T.V. and lift a four foot diameter globe with a very long lever (this is some sort of reference to the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes, for those that care). This means almost any kid will enjoy themselves here, and you'll see plenty of ten year olds hurtling between each thing, eager to try out everything. The staff are young and keen, and will earnestly explain the science that each exhibit is meant to teach you about. With lots of glass and primary colours it generally feels fresh, something most museums are nothing like. Go there if you've got curious kids to distract, or if you're just a bit of one yourself.

I was transported back to my childhood when I went into this place and I don't think it had anything to do with science, not directly anyway. If you're interested in gadgets and how the world works, @ Bristol is a marvellous place to visit on a rainy day, the prices aren't so fantastic though. At nearly £12 for an adult and nearly £8 for a child they aren't so credit crunch friendly. Then there's the gift shop to walk through on your way out, making it a pretty expensive trip. At Bristol is, however, in a pretty good location, 2 minutes walk from college green and close to all of the other Bristol tourist attractions. Check out their website for special events and exhibitions.

At £12 for an adult, this is a bit steep for me, being child-free I feel a bit mean having a go on the machines and gadgets. However I did manage to get a free ticket one day and got there nice and early in the morning. It has the gadgets similar to the Science Museum in London, and has the space to take little'uns getting over excited and running about without feeling cramped. There's a fair bit to do, the shop downstairs is very good and continues on the educational science theme. What I didn't realise at the time is that the ticket includes a trip to the mirrorball planetarium in Millennium Square - you have to book a seat in that but there are regular shows throughout the day. Now I just have to find a child to borrow so I can go to that as well....

This is an engaging, hands-on science museum located on the Harbourside in Bristol, aiming to to show youngsters (and older folk) that science rocks! Located near the Watershed, the Explore attraction packs in some 300-odd exhibits, including technical gadgets and giant, eye-catching structures, with enough to keep everyone entertained for a few hours. Visitors get to learn about flight (and build their own flying object), control a digger arm, join children's character Morph to learn about animation, stand inside a giant bubble, and walk inside a huge treadmill to see how many buckets of water you can lift out of the pool. You can get some idea of what you'll find inside by going around to the glass-fronted side of the building parallel with the main road, from where you can see many of the big interactive displays. It's not cheap to get in - at £12 for adults and £8 for children - so once you've emptied out your wallet you might want to spend a while here to get your money's worth. It's definitely aimed mainly at educating children, and it's far more fun to go there if you have kids with you - but it's also interesting for adults who are inquisitive but don't really understand a lot about science. As part of the admission price, you can also watch a show inside the globe-like mirrorball planetarium that you'll no doubt have spotted outside in Millennium Square.

Excellent, informative and educational day out in Bristol for all the family. I remember coming here when I was a young child, and now that time has passed I find myself taking my younger nieces and nephews to enjoy the same experiences I had. The exhibits are pretty much all hands on which really lets you get stuck in and start learning about the everyday world in ways you wouldn't imagine. There are always lots of new exhibits coming and going so no two visits are ever the same. A great day out for all the family come rain or shine.

This is an interactive science museum for kids and although it is probably a lot of fun, it falls drastically short in one of the fundamental reasons it exists. The teaching part. I've been through the museum twice, and it's safe to say I didn't learn anything from either experience. Then again, I'm not a child so it isn't really aimed at me, but when I walked around and watched the kids playing with the various games, they didn't appear to be learning anything, even accidentally. As a venue this place is pretty good though and it can attract some big names in the world of science. I recently went to a talk there by Richard Dawkins and I enjoyed it immensely. I credit the Explore @ Bristol staff for having their heart in the right place and at least trying to educate the young. Unfortunately, science is simply too complicated and therefore boring for a child to really grasp playing some tenuously related games. Take you child there if you wish, but don't expect them to walk out budding Einstein's. They'll probably have a lot of fun, but at £12 for adults and £8 for children, this is pretty expensive fun.

I came here on a school trip when I was teaching in Bristol. I don't have a scientific mind but was blown away by the activities and resources that At Bristol had to offer. I had so much fun and felt like a little kid again - everything was bigger than me and there were so many things which caught my attention. Science has never been so exciting! There are over 300 exhibitions to explore, live shows and even a Planetarium to satisfy curious minds. At Bristol is primarily for educational purposes so is great to go to if you have children or have an inquisitive nature.

Good day out for your kids - especially if its wet. They can run around inside and play with the exhibits. Thoroughly engaging. Remember there is also the Planetarium as well - we forgot.

This is a great place for adults and kids alike. I visited a few years ago now but still remember it with such fondness that I'm looking forward to going back. The hands on exhibitions are great to hold your interest and some of them can give you quite a giggle when the results don't turn out quite as you hoped or expected. An innocent educational day out that's lots of fun for all the family.

My eight year old was entertained for five hours!! Need I say more? Much better than the science centers we have in the US. And, we didn't even have time to see the Planetarium. By the way, we went to at Bristol three times in two weeks and each time, a 4-5 hour visit. The cage was good too, get their round cake & flat white...yummy.

This place is great and friendly and interactive. It feels like a safe place to go outside the house which doesn't cost anything. I enjoyed it.

I love @Bristol. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for somewhere different to go one day. Especially good if you have children, but good even if you don't. It is a science based exhibition type place, where you get the chance to try all sorts of experiments and gadgets etc. You find out how things work. So much of it is interactive. You can but things to eat and drink in there and there is also a souvenir shop. It is nearby the docks if you fancy a stroll after visiting, so you can watch the boats go by and stop at a bar for a drink.

Quite a good day out for children. The interactive activities downstairs are very engaging for kids, although those upstairs can be a bit boring. The planetarium is probably more suited to children over 7.

At Bristol is simply brilliant! It's a great day out for all of the family and lots of fun! It's a museum full of hands on scientific type experiments to try out. There is also a planetarium which is great. What I like about at Bristol is that it is very educational and it stimulates and encourages children to learn. There are often exhibitions on focussing on one side of science which are also fun and educational. Tickets can be a little costly but worth it!

Good for kids with lots of buttons and wheels to play with. Fairly expensive for what is there, but fun and kills 2-3 hours, esp. when raining.