Microworld

Get ready to enter a world filled with digital life forms, vibrant colours and ambient sounds. Microworld is a free family friendly exhibition of immersive digital art. Explore a range of creatures and see how they respond to you and your movements, and to each other.

Experience Microworld, on display in the gallery Saturday 24 May until Sunday 7 September. The exhibition is also accompanied by an exciting programme of linked events which you can see below:

Upcoming Events

A persons silhouette dancing in front of brightly lit and colourful screen.

Microworld Family Launch Fun

Help us celebrate the launch of our exciting new exhibtion Microworld with a day full of family fun.

When: Saturday 24 May, 10am - 3pm

Entry: free, drop-in

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Make it, move it, shake it - Microworld dance party (SEND)

Impact Theatre brings you a inclusive, multi-sensory art and dance workshop led by artist and creative education speicalist Chris Holmes.

When: Sunday 25 May, Saturday 5 July, 12noon

Entry: booking essential, £5

 

Several pairs of feet wearing brightly coloured shoes set against a dark background

Make it, move it, shake it - Microworld dance party

Impact Theatre brings you a inclusive, multi-sensory art and dance workshop led by artist and creative education speicalist Chris Holmes.

When: Sunday 25 May, Saturday 5 July, 2pm

Entry: booking essential, £5

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Micro-Masterpieces - Under 7s Art Activity- Creepy Crawly Creations

Join us for insects and mini creatures fun themed arts and craft activities designed for children under 7 and their families.

When: Friday 30 May, 10am - 12noon

Entry: free, drop-in

Crafts

Lanterns Alive- Family Craft Activity

Make your own hanging paper lantern creature creation inspired by the exhibition.

When: Friday 30 May

Entry: free, drop-in

Pink lights shining on fidget toys

Micro-Explorers - Under 5s sensory session with Edens Baby Experiences

This fun, hands on session for children under 5 will include some messy play, singing and parachute games.

When: Friday 6 June, Friday 11 July, 10:30am

Entry: booking essential, £4

Two people in the middle of a floral wreath. They both have bright red lipstick on. One is pouting the other is looking away.

Tamar and Jo: Micro-Movers Dance Display

Enjoy fun and interactive performances by dancers Tamar and Jo inspired by the exhibition. 

When: Saturday 14 June, Saturday 2 August, multiple times

Entry: free, drop-in

Various drum instruments laid out on a table

Nature's Melodies - Under 5s music and play session

A fun-filled, interactive music session for children aged 5 and under featuring guitar, singing, and violin! 

When: Friday 4 July

Entry: booking essential, £4

Craft materials including thread and felt. There is a blue and red star made out of felt.

Create a Micro-monster Cell! Light up creatures family artist workshop

Create your own 3D felt light up micro-creature complete with stitch circuits to make amazing luminous creations!

When: Saturday 12 July

Entry: booking essential, £10

Two children dancing in front of an interactive light display.

Flourish with Ferens - Relaxed (SEND) Family Art Activity

Our monthly inclusive and relaxed art workshop designed for children and young people who have a disability. 

When: Sunday 20 July, Sunday 24 August

Entry: booking essential, free

An child interacting with an interactive light display. There is green light shining on him and his shadow is casting.

Micro-Masterpieces- Under 7s Art Activity- Ocean Creature creations

Fun ocean creature and marine ecosystem themed arts and craft activities and stories designed for children under 7. 

When: Tuesday 29 July, 10am

Entry: free, drop-in

A silhouette of a person dancing in front of an interactive light display.

Microworld - Relaxed (SEND) Family Activity

Have a go at a selection of art, technology and science activities inspired by the Microworld exhibition. Designed for children who have a disability, are neurodivergent, or experience anxiety. 

When: Wednesday 30 July, Wednesday 13 August, 10am

Entry: booking essential, free

A silhouette of a person dancing in front of an interactive light display

Micro Explorers- Art, science and technology Family Activity

Create coding masterpieces using our robots and explore natures elements using microscopes.

When: Wednesday 30 July, Wednesday 13 August, Monday 18 August , 1pm - 3pm

Entry: free, drop-in

Swirling colours with coding written overlaid on top

Microworld Creative Coding with Makerpsace Hull

Explore a mash up of tech and art using fun and simple coding recipes to create funky shapes, abstract animations, warped videos and more! 

When: Saturday 2 August, Saturday 9 August, multiple times

Entry: booking essential, £2

A boy singing into a microphone. The person next to him is clapping.

SEND Music and breakdance family workshop with Beats Bus Hull

SEND workshop designed for children who have special educational needs or an disability, or experience anxiety. In the session, join Beats Bus Hull for a dynamic music and breakdancing.

When: Monday 4 August, Friday 15 August, 10:30am

Entry: booking essential, £4

A boy singing into a microphone. The person next to him is clapping.

Music and breakdance family workshop with Beats Bus Hull

Join Beats Bus Hull for a dynamic music and breakdancing session suitable for all children aged over 7 years old and all skill levels.

When: Monday 4 August, Friday 15 August, 1pm

Entry: booking essential, £4

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Kaleidoscope Creations- Family Craft Activity

Make and take home your own kaleidoscope!

When: Tuesday 5 August, 1pm - 3pm

Entry: free, drop-in

Various drum instruments laid out on a table

Pop up music and soundscape making with Humber Drum Circles

Help the Humber Drum Circles team make music in our Microworld exhibition!

When: Monday 11 August and Thursday 28 August, various times

Entry: free, drop-in

creative craft session

My own mini Micro-world- Family Craft Activity

Make your own mini habitat in this fun family craft activity. 

When: Monday 11 August 

Entry: free, drop-in

A father and son playing with arts and crafts

Micro-Masterpieces- Under 7s Art Activity- Light, Shadow and Sound

Fun light, sound and shadow themed arts, craft and stories designed for children under 7. 

When: Tuesday 12 August

Entry: free, drop-in

A caterpillar made out of paper collage. It is red, has big round eyes and there is a background made of flowers.

Creature Animation Creations - Relaxed (SEND) family workshop

Come and create an animated creature as part of the Microworlds exhibition. This activity session has limited numbers designed for children who have a disability, are neurodivergent, or experience anxiety.

When: Thursday 21 August, 10:30am

Entry: booking essential, £6

A caterpillar made out of paper collage. It is red, has big round eyes and there is a background made of flowers.

Creature Animation Creations- family workshop

Spot a creature in the exhibition or dream one up yourself, then create it using paper, scissors, glue and imagination to bring it to life. 

When: Thursday 21 August, 1pm

Entry: booking essential, £6