Museum of the Moon at Southwell Minster

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Photo: Museum of the Moon at Ely Cathedral, credit: James Billings

Friday 11 - Tuesday 22 October 2024
Southwell Minster
Adults tickets from £4 - £5 | Under 16s £2 - £3 | Under 5s go free

After the success of last year’s Gaia Earth installation, Southwell Minster are delighted to announce Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon will be coming to the Minster this October.

Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface.

Over its lifetime, the Museum of the Moon will be presented in a number of different ways both indoors and outdoors, so altering the experience and interpretation of the artwork. As it travels from place to place, it will gather new musical compositions and an ongoing collection of personal responses, stories and mythologies, as well as highlighting the latest moon science.

The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones.

General daytime admission tickets are £4 for adults, £2 for U16s, and U5s are free. Booking online is recommended but not essential, but during busy times those looking to pay on the door may have to wait and some sessions will inevitably sell out in advance. Evening sessions are £5 for adults, £3 for U16s, and U5s are free.

Last entry is 30 minutes before the end of each session. Dogs on leads welcome.

Daytime session times:

Friday 11 October: SPECIAL PREVIEW NIGHT, 7-9pm – £10, includes a drink
Saturday 12 October: 10am-5pm, and 7-9pm
Sunday 13 October: 1-3pm
Monday 14 October: 10am-3pm
Tuesday 15 October: 10am-5pm
Wednesday 16 October: 10am-3pm
Thursday 17 October: 10am-5pm, and 7-8.30pm
Friday 18 October: 10am-5pm, and 7-9pm
Saturday 19 October: 10am-5pm*
Sunday 20 October: 12-3pm, and 5-7pm
Monday 21 October: 10am-5pm*, and 7-9pm
Tuesday 22 October: 10am-5pm, and 7-9pm

*Space-based children’s activities will be available on these days between 10.30am – 2.30pm. Booking not needed, small charges may apply. REAL LIFE meteorites will be available for handling!!

Evening session times:

Saturday 12 October: 7-9pm
Thursday 17 October: 7-8.30pm
Friday 18 October: 7-9pm
Sunday 20 October: 5-7pm
Monday 21 October: 7-9pm
Tuesday 22 October: 7-9pm

Additional events under the Moon:
Pilates under the Moon: Monday 14, Tuesday 15, Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October, 9-9.45am
Papagena: Monday 14 October, 7.30pm: All-female, a cappella quintet
Words and Music: Wednesday 16 October, 3.30pm: An afternoon of inspiring poetry and music
Lunar Compline: Thursday 17 October, 9pm: Night Prayer by candlelight – free admission, no ticket required

Please contact Southwell Minster for any specific booking details for the above additional events.