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School trips & educational workshops

Get minds buzzing about a new topic. Inspire curiosity about food, fossils and forces. Set off on a journey of discovery in the 3D Planetarium.  

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Education visits to We The Curious 

A school trip to We The Curious is all about bringing the curriculum to life, building confidence and inspiring scientific thinking.  

A visit to our two exhibition floors can be combined with practical STEM workshops or longer theme days in our classrooms and fully equipped laboratories, as well as entertaining science shows in the Studio and 3D Planetarium. 

We cater for all ages and key stages from early years through to post-16.  

Please get in touch to discuss bookings for the 24/25 academic year.

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Our educational activities

Choose from a wide range of workshops, longer theme days, science shows and planetarium experiences.
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Workshops

These are practical, enquiry-based sessions led by our experienced team of presenters. Workshops are typically 1-1.5 hours long and can easily be combined with a visit to the exhibition floors and a Planetarium show.

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Planetarium

From alien adventures to the history of flight, we offer a variety 3D and 2D shows in the UK’s only 3D Planetarium.

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Studio shows

Lively, visual entertainment to build excitement and enthusiasm in a topic. Shows typically last 30 minutes.

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Theme days

Take a deeper dive into a topic with these multi-activity days, which last between 3 hours and a full school day.

Our exhibition spaces

Across two floors, our interactive exhibits cover all kinds of topics including illusions, animation, illness, how our brains work and whether we have a soul.  

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The students had a wonderful time, they enjoyed all the activities, and it has really sparked their passion for STEM curiosity. All your hard work and hospitality is tremendously appreciated, and I feel much better prepared to organise trips like this in the future.


Are you a home educator?

Our home educator days will be on the first Friday of each month during term times. 

On each day there'll be a programme of workshops, shows or theme days from the education programme. There will also be Planetarium shows scheduled aimed at each Key Stage represented in the days programming.

Space will be reserved in our picnic area, so you can bring packed lunches.

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Visiting tips

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How to book

As each school group is different with specific requirements, we don’t take bookings online. Find out how to book in your visit with ease.

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Access and support

We The Curious is for everyone. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, inclusive, safe and accessible space for all.

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Special package price

Book your visit in our off-peak period (not March, June or July), and combine admission, workshop or show and a 3D Planetarium show for £12.65 per student.

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Frequently asked questions

Browse our education and school visit FAQs. If you can't find what you are looking for, please feel free to get in touch.

Our city centre locations means there are a whole host of ways for you to visit us! Check out how to find us for more info