Discovering42

    CORNWALL'S AWARD WINNING ART, SUSTAINABILITY & SCIENCE MUSEUM

    An immersive and unique space to explore interactive, up-cycled artworks that delve into the peculiarities of science. Winner of the National Museum and Heritage Awards 2022.

    If you’re looking for something different, this exhibition is for you. Great for all ages to learn through play, prepare to be baffled and amazed!

    This exhibition is about as environmentally friendly as they come. Everything has been carefully crafted with waste or reclaimed materials. Follow the stories that are entwined in each exhibit; where it’s components came from and how it was transformed.

    Reimagining Reality is a pilot to test and refine our approach and is a step towards setting up a permanent science and art center in Cornwall. We would love to get your thoughts on it and any ideas you have.

    “"So refreshing to have a museum that actively encourages interaction, which maximises the curiosity of the children and their adults who are lucky enough to have stumbled across this hidden family run gem! A treat for the senses where learning and play are in perfect balance.” ”

    Michelle S Tripadvisor

    Discovering42: Where Art and Science Spark Curiosity

    Discovering42 uses art and traditional hands-on interactivity as a catalyst to bring to life physics, chemistry, engineering and environmental issues. The current exhibition is constantly evolving and is crafted with upcycled materials and objects, from the exhibits to the walls, floors and ceilings.

    There is no other dedicated science museum in Devon or Cornwall and a lack of child-friendly art venues, so many families miss out. Informal learning is a key way to become engaged with subjects you might not normally find interesting. Our society needs critical thinkers if we are going to solve our climate crisis and we feel it all starts with making science relevant and approachable, creating a space to experiment and inspiring us all to feel we can contribute.

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