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Doors Open Day 2011
Please note: this is not the open day for prospective undergraduates. This event will take place on Wednesday 21 September 2011. For further information, including how to book, please visit the the open days page.
Saturday 10 September 2011 10 am - 4 pm
Doors Open Day enables members of the public to explore various contemporary and historic buildings not usually open to non-University members. Part of the annual Bristol Doors Open Day, several University buildings are involved this year, giving visitors a chance to see inside contemporary and more historic buildings that provide the backdrop to academic work.
Buildings open to the public on Doors Open Day 2011
This year, the following University buildings will be open.
The Bristol Heart Institute, which is part of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust working in partnership with the University of Bristol, will also be open.
Wills Memorial Building, Queens Road, BS8 1RJ
Guided tours
- The Entrance Hall, Great Hall and Reception Room, Council Chamber and Library will all be open for public viewing
- There will be tours (which must be booked: max 20) to the top of the Tower. Places will be available on a first come, first served basis and can be reserved by visiting the reception desk on the first floor.
- Tour times: 9.55 am, 10.15 am, 10.35 am, 10.55 am, 11.15 am, 11.35 am, 11.55 am, 12.15 pm, 12.35 pm, 13.15 pm, 13.35 pm,
13.55 pm, 14.15 pm, 14.35 pm, 14.55 pm, 15.15 pm
Research exhibition, Reception Room, 10 am to 4 pm
An exhibition of research on dinosaurs, ancient artifacts and strategic decision-making games will take place in the Reception Room. Come along and talk to our researchers; try out the activities and learn about our work.
- Explore how people negotiate and make choices with a real Game Theory experiment. Will you share or take it all?
- What can we learn from pre-history? Become a Palaeodetective and see the messages uncovered from a collection of ancient artefacts.
- Bring plate tectonics to life by using an interactive model of a volcano and look at a real-time map of earthquakes around the world.
Royal Fort House, Tyndall Avenue, BS8 1UJ
Guided tours
- There will be free guided tours at 10 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 1 pm,
2 pm and 3 pm - Places are limited and are on a first come, first served basis
Paintings on display from the Theatre Collection
The Mander & Mitchenson collection was acquired in 2011 by the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, and amongst its vast holdings are over 400 artworks, including a large number of oil paintings a selection of which are on display here in Royal Fort House, alongside other theatrical portraits from the existing holdings of the Theatre Collection. These artworks have been collected for their theatrical theme but are stunning pieces of art in their own right.
Further information about Royal Fort House.
Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol Royal Infirmary,
BS2 8HW
The Bristol Heart Institute (BHI) is part of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust working in partnership with the University of Bristol. The BHI building has received several awards for its innovative design and patient environment, including a prestigious Building Better Healthcare award for Best Use of Visual Art in Healthcare, a 2009 blue plaque from the Bristol Civic Society’s Environmental Awards and the Royal Institute of British Architects Ibstock Premier Award and best Public Sector building.
Clifton Hill House, Lower Clifton Hill, BS8 1BX
Clifton Hill House was built between 1746 and 1750 as an imposing semi-rural mansion of Palladian inspiration for Paul Fisher, a highly successful and wealthy merchant and ship-owner. There are no guided tours but staff will be on hand throughout the day to answer any questions about the building.
Preview Exhibition: 'Unfurl' at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, Park Row, BS1 5LY
On Doors Open Day there will be a preview of this exhibition which will run from 26 September - 11 November 2011.
Clare Thornton is the Theatre Collection's first Artist-in-Residence. She will be focusing on the recently acquired Mander and Mitchenson Theatre Collection, revealing some of its hidden treasures and making new work inspired by its holdings. This small exhibition is framed by the artist's research into depictions of folds and drapery in paintings, historical interiors and through her production of objects, garments and installations that explore ideas of display, concealment and transformation. The 'Unfurl' Artist in Residence project also celebrates the Theatre Collection's 60th Anniversary. This project has been developed in collaboration with the nearby Red Lodge Museum. 'Unfurl' is funded by Arts Council England Grants for the Arts Award.
Further information
Download the University's Doors Open Day booklet (PDF, 1134 KB). This will also be available in participating buildings during the day.
Find out more about Bristol Doors Open Day and download the programme (PDF, 560 KB) for all other participating buildings throughout the city.
Read about Doors Open Day, September 2009. If you are interested in the University's architecture more generally, read about the centenary Architecture Exhibition.
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