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Discovery Room

Visit our Discovery Room on the ground floor and explore the stories and symbolism behind the objects in our collection. 

This year’s theme is nature! From natural materials to animals and creepy crawlies, you’ll see a variety of nature-inspired objects from the Museum’s collection.

In this family-friendly interactive space, you’ll find engaging displays and hands-on activities:

  • Listen to our volunteers share stories about their favourite objects through our interactive display.
  • Add your own flower, leaf or decoration to our blossom tree and watch as it changes with the seasons.  
  • Explore natural materials—feel real bamboo and jade in outr tactile display.
  • Be inspired by ancient Chinese scholars. Take a book from our Chinese Garden Pavillion and discover more about the art and culture of East and Southeast Asia.

Come and celebrate nature with us in the Discovery Room!

The Discovery Room is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which is delivered in the West of England by the Mayoral Combined Authority.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus