This exhibition is open to the general public. A valid ticket will need to be shown on entry. Please ensure you read the exhibition notes at the bottom of this page.

You can book tickets on this page to view the exhibition on Saturday 31 July to Sunday 1 August.

The University has recently announced they are also able to open this exhibition up to the public from Tuesday 27 July - Friday 30 July. If you would like to book a ticket to visit during the week please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/luke-jerrams-mars-at-the-university-of-bristol-monday-to-friday-tickets-162059850375

Please pre-book a time slot to view the UK premiere of Luke Jerram’s ‘Mars’ exhibition in the iconic Great Hall at the University of Bristol.

Measuring seven metres in diameter, the artwork features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery* of the Martian surface. At an approximate scale of 1:1million, each centimetre of the spherical sculpture represents 10 kilometres of the surface of Mars.

The artwork allows us to view Mars from the air and transports us to its desert wasteland. Every valley, crater, volcano and mountain is laid bare for us to inspect - Providing an opportunity to study the surface in perfect detail and imagine what it’s like to step foot on this incredible planet.

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

Mars is co-commissioned by Kunsthal KAdE, Netherlands; UK Space Agency; Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK and UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres. With supporting partner University of Bristol, home of the Cabot Institute.

You can find out about some of the fabulous scientists who study Mars and other planetary systems at the University of Bristol.

Photo (above) by Luke Jerram

Photo (below) by Luke Jerram

Tickets:

Time slots have been introduced to help ensure social distancing can be maintained. You will need to book your ticket and exhibition viewing slot in advance.

To enable group and family bookings, you can book up to five tickets per email address. All visitors will require a valid ticket (including children of all ages). Please only book multiple tickets if you need them. We reserve the right to cancel duplicate bookings to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the artwork.

Entrance requirements:

1. Please arrive 15 minutes before your time slot to guarantee entry and to allow time to check tickets.
2. Please ensure you have a valid exhibition ticket either on your device, (including a screenshot), or a printout.
3. We will ask you to check in to the venue on arrival using the NHS app.
4. Bag checks will be in operation.

COVID-secure campus:

The University of Bristol maintains a COVID-secure campus. We encourage all visitors to continue to wear masks and maintain social distancing in University buildings. As part of our policy and commitment to the wider community, we encourage anyone coming onto campus to ensure they arrange two COVID-19 tests, three days apart, before they do so. If University colleagues visit regularly, they should take two tests every week for each week they are on site.

DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU ARE EXHIBITING ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS SUCH AS:

• A high temperature
• A continuous cough
• A loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste

Exhibition notes:

• There may be a photographer or filming taking place at this exhibition. Please contact us with any questions.
• To find out more about the accessibility of this venue via AccessAble, Wills Memorial Building.
• We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Before registering for this exhibition, please read our privacy statements which explains how we use the information we collect about you. By submitting your information, you consent to the use of that information as set out in this policy.
• We want our events to be a positive and inclusive experience for everybody. Please read the code of conduct before registering for this exhibition.  
• No cloakroom is available at this exhibition, so please keep your personal belongings with you at all times.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to accept dogs except fully trained assistance dogs.

About Luke Jerram:

Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live arts projects. Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe. Jerram has a set of different narratives that make up his practice which are developing in parallel with one another. He is known worldwide for his large-scale public artworks.