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The exhibition
The exhibition explores the future of infrastructure and the role of civil engineers in helping society respond to the challenges of climate change and meet net zero targets by 2050.
Featuring original hand-drawn illustrations and animations, six children talk to TV presenter and engineer Rob Bell about a wide range of global problems.
This educational exhibition is perfect for families, young people and anyone who wants to learn more about engineering.
Six questions about the future of infrastructure
Visit the exhibition
This national UK touring exhibition runs until the end of 2024.
Current venue
7 November - 23 November 2023
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Magna Way
Rotherham
S60 1FD
Upcoming venue
2 December - 7 January 2024
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Middleton Hall, Llanarthne, SA32 8HN
Map
Magna Science Adventure CentreMagna WayRotherhamS60 1FDSparks Bristol
You can catch a semi-permanent version of the exhibition on display at Sparks Bristol, a new arts and sustainability hub in the former Marks & Spencer store in Bristol city centre.
Schools can book a STEM workshop led by a civil engineer via [email protected]
Address
Sparks Bristol
78 Broadmead
Bristol
BS1 3DS
Explore the exhibition online
To see the detail of what's in our exhibition, or if you're unable to make it to any of the venues, take the virtual tour below.
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Sponsors
Arup
Arup is a world class firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists.
Environment Agency
The Environment Agency works to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development.
Graham
A national contractor specialising in civil engineering. Our work connects communities, builds a better future and transform the places where we live, work and relax.
Jones Bros
Jones Bros is one of the UK’s leading civil engineering contractors with a wealth of experience across a broad range of sectors.
Laing O'Rourke
Laing O’Rourke is a privately owned, internationally focussed engineering enterprise with world-class capabilities spanning the entire client value chain.
National Highways
We manage and improve England’s motorways and major A-roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys.
Network Rail
We work round-the-clock to provide a safe, reliable experience for the millions using Europe's fastest-growing railway each and every day.
Tony Gee
Consulting Engineers, Tony Gee is renowned for delivering complex, competitive permanent and temporary infrastructure design solutions.
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