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We The Curious plans for reopening
A major exhibition that has been years in the making could finally be seen by the public as We The Curious makes plans to reopen.
The science and arts centre on Millennium Square had been due to launch the “groundbreaking” Project What If in November before lockdown put a halt on things once more.
Bosses now hope to finally be able to throw open the doors to the newly transformed building from May 17, as long as government guidelines allow it.
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Inspired by 10,000 questions collected from people from every postcode in Bristol, Project What If will be the first major science centre exhibition in the UK inspired entirely by the curiosity of a city’s residents.
Donna Speed (left) and Amelia Howarth of We The Curious has been looking forward to reopening in November before lockdown put a stop to things – photo by Ellie Pipe
Speaking about the impact of the last year, Donna Speed, the chief executive of We The Curious, said: “It’s certainly been such a challenging year for so many, and it’s hard to believe that our venue has been closed for a year now – I don’t think that any of us expected the impact to be as big as it has been.
“With the announcement of the government roadmap last month, we’re now working towards reopening in May, which after twelve months of closure, and many of our team being furloughed, is really exciting.
“Our building really does come alive with energy from our visitors and staff, so we can’t wait to open our doors again. And, we’ve got a beautiful new exhibition Project What If ready and waiting for everyone, along with a whole new programme of activities – we can’t wait to welcome our visitors back in.”
Project What If has been years in the making – photo by Lisa Whiting Photography
Project What If took three years to complete and will focus on seven key questions covering themes such as illness, rainbows, happiness, the universe, invisibility and time. The new installation has been inspired by the thoughts and questions of people across the city, including young people from Room 13 Hareclive, students at City Academy and many more.
The We The Curious team will know more detail when the government’s current roadmap is reviewed on April 12. If all goes according to plan, tickets will go on sale after the update ready for reopening on the week commencing May 17.
The new exhibition is inspired by real questions from people across Bristol – photo by Lisa Whiting Photography
Main photo by Lisa Whiting Photography
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