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We The Curious

National Museum & Exhibition · Bristol, England · BS1 5LL

We The Curious is a national museum & exhibition in Bristol, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £16 · Child £11 · Family £46
We The Curious official: under-2s free (book a ticket); open concession 25% off with no proof needed; half-price late entry on term-time weekdays. Full prices on the ticket page. Harbourside, Bristol.
Opening timesTerm time Tue-Sun 10am-5pm; Bristol school holidays and bank holidays daily 10am-5pm. Closed 24-26 Dec.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; first slot.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
Best for 4-12.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
ParkingMillennium Square Car Park, directly underneath (BS1 5LL). Inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone, so a charge may apply to some vehicles. (Not stated)
FoodDouble Puc Café (coffee and fresh vegetarian food). You can bring your own lunch.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsDo the planetarium first, then the hands-on zones.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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