Cornwall's Award Winning
Science Museum
Interactive artworks crafted by local artists from salvaged materials and objects.
DISCOVERING42
If you’re looking for something different, this hands-on exhibition is for you! Loads of unusual exhibits that are constantly being added – favourites include the bike-powered record player, levitating balls and water that flows backwards! Great for all ages, prepare to be baffled and amazed as you delve into the peculiarities of science.
This immersive and unusual exhibition is about as environmentally friendly as they come! The exhibits have been crafted from salvaged materials by local artists.
Our lovely cosy cafe houses our Magic Mocktail Chemistry Bar Experience.
Winner of the National Museum and Heritage Awards 22, SAS Plastic Free Gold Award23, Best in Heritage 23 and Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award 25
OPENING HOURS
Holidays: Monday – Sunday: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Term Times: Weekdays (Closed Wednesdays): 11am – 7pm, Weekends: 9:30am-5.00pm
TICKET TYPES
Low Income
As a non-profit Community Interest Company, we believe access to creativity, science, and sustainability should be for everyone. Our Low Income tickets are here to remove barriers – if cost is a challenge, please feel free to use this option. No proof required.
Adult (18+) : £11
Child (3–17 years) : £7
Under 3 years : £4
Standard
Covers our core costs of running our exhibitions, maintaining exhibits, and keeping our doors open to the public.
Adult (18+) : £15
Child (3–17 years) : £10
Under 3 years : £4
Supporter (Extra Donation)
Helps us thrive so we can keep pushing boundaries, creating new exhibits, and offering affordable access for everyone. Your extra contribution directly supports our mission to inspire curiosity, creativity, and climate action.
Adult (18+) : £20
Child (3–17 years) : £15
Under 3 years : £4
Non-Related Professional Carer : £8.00 (Additional professional carer for person requiring 2:1 or 3:1 support is free)
Culture Card holder : FREE
How to Book
Please read before booking:
We feel it’s important that children are allowed to get hands-on. We ask parents and carers to supervise children at all times, there are exhibits with mechanisms that pose a risk of injury if misused. Several exhibits contain small parts such as marbles, you will need to be vigilant if you have any under 3’s.
There are loud noises and magnets that may pose a risk to pace makers and strobe lighting effects. Contact us before your visit if you have concerns.
Each booking is for a 2 hour time slot, so please try to arrive on time to get the full experience!
ACCESSIBILITY
We want everyone to enjoy Discovering42:
Space for wheelchairs to move through freely
Constantly researching new ways to make exhibits inclusive and engaging
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Calm well behaved dogs are welcome
Carer concession tickets available
Need more details? Contact us before your visit and we’ll be happy to help.
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Winter Memberships
You spoke and we listened – say hello to our NEW Memberships! With these highly requested Memberships, you can visit us on any open day between October 1st and March 31st!
(There may be the odd weekend/weekday where we need to close as we are constantly adding to the experience and settling into our larger venue.)
Sign up of your membership with us below. Thank you for your continuous support!
FIND US
Discovering42 CIC, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin, Pl31 2NR
What Three Words
//Hope.Poetic.Doing
We are on a side road to Sainsbury opsite Berrycoombe Road long stay carpark.
SATNAV: Berrycoombe Long stay Carpark, PL31 2NS.
We are in brick build building with large windows.
BY BIKE
Camel Trail from Padstow or Wadebridge to Bodmin we 2 min ride from Bodmin Jail.
BY BUS
2min walk from Sainsbury.
BY TRAIN
Bodmin Parkway is the closest station. You can then either catch a bus, steam train or taxi to get to Discovering42
Discovering42 is near Launceston, St Austell, Newquay, Wadebridge, Padstow, Polzeath, Port Isaac, Tintagel, Fowey, Mavagissey. A central location, only 30minutes away from many key locations in Cornwall.
THINGS TO DO IN BODMIN
Make a day of your trip to Bodmin! Discovering42 is situated within a stones throw of the camel trail. It is a great pitstop for the Camel Trail, bike hire available nearby. Explore Bodmin Jail experience or jump on a steam railway at Bodmin Railway. Other interesting places to explore nearby include The Keep, intoBodmin, Bodmin Town Museum, St Petroc’s Church (the largest church in Cornwall!), The Beat, The Space, Pencarrow House & Gardens, Lanhydrock (National Trust) and Cardinham Woods.