We The Curious on Anchor Road, Harbourside, costs £21.20 for an adult ticket booked online (£23.40 if you add a voluntary Gift Aid donation), with the UK's only 3D planetarium available as a £4 add-on. It's open daily, with cheaper late-entry tickets after 3pm on weekends and school holidays.
Ticket prices
Here's what a standard day ticket costs: - Adult (16+): £23.40 with a Gift Aid donation, £21.20 without - Child (2-15): £16.00 with donation, £14.50 without - Open concession, adult: £15.90 - Open concession, child: £10.80 - Age 0-1: free, but still needs a booked seat - Planetarium add-on: £4 (£3 open concession) The open concession rate covers disabled visitors, over-65s, students, home educators and anyone on Universal Credit, and you can also choose it if the standard price is out of reach - no ID or questions asked. We The Curious is an educational charity, so donation tickets come with Gift Aid, adding an extra 25% at no cost to you if you're a UK taxpayer.
Late entry tickets
If you're arriving in the afternoon, late entry is worth checking before you book. It starts at 3pm on weekends and during school holidays, and from 2pm on school days in April, May and June as part of a spring offer. - Adult, late entry: £12.60 with donation, £11.40 without - Child (2-15), late entry: £8.80 with donation, £8.00 without - Open concession, adult, late entry: £8.60 - Open concession, child, late entry: £6.00
The planetarium
We The Curious runs the UK's only 3D planetarium, and it's worth adding to your visit if you can - tickets are £4 (£3 open concession), half price for members. Add planetarium tickets when you book online to guarantee a seat, though the front desk sometimes has same-day availability. One thing to plan around: children under 6 can only attend 2D planetarium shows, since 3D viewing isn't recommended for young eyes.
Visiting with kids or a carer
Under-2s go free but still need a booked seat so the venue can manage capacity safely. If you're an adult who needs support to visit because of a disability, you can book a free personal assistant ticket alongside your own concession ticket - the same applies for a child whose care needs go beyond what's reasonable to expect from family or friends, and for foster carers. Book personal assistant tickets in advance through the bookings team where possible, or ask at the front desk on arrival.
Getting there and planning your visit
We The Curious sits on Anchor Road at the Harbourside, an easy walk from the rest of the waterfront - see our Harbourside and Old City guide for what else is nearby, and our Bristol with kids guide if you're building a full family day out. Tickets aren't printed; you'll get them by email and scan your phone to enter, and you can leave and re-enter on the same scanner if you need to pop out. For booking help or an existing reservation, call 0117 915 1000 (phone lines open 9am-4.30pm, Monday to Saturday).
Frequently asked questions
Is We The Curious good for toddlers?
Yes. Age 0-1 visits are free, though you still need to book a seat for capacity reasons. Children under 6 can only attend 2D planetarium shows rather than the 3D ones, for eye health reasons.
How much is the planetarium add-on?
£4 per ticket, or £3 on the open concession rate. Members get half-price planetarium tickets.
Can I get a cheaper ticket if I'm on a tight budget?
Yes. The open concession rate (£15.90 adult, £10.80 child) is available to anyone who finds the standard price out of reach, with no ID or questions asked, alongside the usual concessions for disabled visitors, over-65s, students and home educators.
What's late entry and how much does it save?
Late entry lets you in from 3pm at weekends and during school holidays (2pm on school days in April to June), for a lower price than a full-day ticket - £11.40 for an adult without a donation, for example, against £21.20 for a full-day ticket.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Tickets are emailed and you scan your phone to enter. The same scan lets you leave and come back in if you need to step out during your visit.
How do I contact We The Curious about a booking?
Call 0117 915 1000. Phone lines are open 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Saturday, or you can use the contact form on their website.
Do I need to book Bristol attractions in advance?
For major indoor attractions like We The Curious, booking ahead online is worth doing year-round, since it guarantees entry and is usually cheaper than paying on the door, and becomes more important during summer school holidays and around big events.