Mars: War and Peace at Night

19, 25, 26, 30, 31 October and 1 and 2 November 6pm - 9pm

You’re invited to experience Luke Jerram's Mars: War and Peace after dark this October! Gaze up at the red planet in all its glory at these special evening viewings, when Mars: War and Peace feels at its most atmospheric. Don’t forget your camera!

The Monk’s Kitchen will be open for hot drinks and tasty treats throughout the evening and don’t forget to visit the Cathedral Gift Shop for the perfect memento of the evening or to start your Christmas shopping!

Tickets on sale now.

Adult: £7

Child (6-17 years): £3 (under 6s go free to Mars: War and Peace at Night (General Entry) and do not need a ticket)

Make your visit extra special with a Mars & Beyond ticket...

Make your visit truly out of this world by choosing a Mars & Beyond ticket to see Mars: War and Peace plus exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to some of this incredible building's spaces at night.

Mars and Beyond: Tower Tour: Adults £20, Child (6-17 years) £10

Mars and Beyond Library Tour: Adults £12, Child (6-17 years) £6

Climb to the top of the tower to see the city at night with a Mars & Beyond - Tower ticket, or enjoy a candlelit, space and science themed tour of the medieval library (on selected dates) with a Mars & Beyond - Library ticket.

Mars & Beyond tickets include General Entry to the event - you do not need to purchase a separate General Entry timeslot if you have purchased a 'Mars & Beyond' ticket. A ticket for General Entry does not include access to the library or tower.

Photo courtesy of Amy Haynes and Exeter Cathedral

Cathedral Dogs Policy:

Please note only assistance dogs are permitted at the Mars: War and Peace at Night events. Dogs are welcome during the day in line with our Dogs Policy.

About Mars: War and Peace:

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

Accompanying the Mars sculpture is a newly created sound composition by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones. Featuring the sounds of seas, deserts and clips from NASA missions to Mars, it also incorporates the sounds of distant bombing and people marching, as if to war.

Luke Jerram's Mars: War and Peace is also available to see during Cathedral opening hours. There is no booking required to view the artwork during the day. Entry is by voluntary donation.

Type
Special Event
Dates
October 19, 2024
Opening times
19, 25, 26, 30, 31 October and 1 and 2 November 6pm-9pm
Location
Other 12 College GreenGloucesterGL1 2LX
Prices
Adult £7 Child £3
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