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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.

Children must be accompnaied by adults.

The exhibition is also accompanied by an exciting programme of linked events which you can see below:

Access Guides

Download our access guides here:

Easy Read Access Guide: Microworld Easy Read(PDF)

Visual Story: Microworld Visual Story(PDF)

Sensory Map: Sensory Map(PDF)

Events Programme

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

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

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 2 August, multiple times

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

Microworld Quiet Opening

One of our quiet days where the sounds will be turned down in the gallery.

When: Sunday 3 August

Entry: Free, booking essential

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

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