Young adults in Bristol are being offered free museum tickets in exchange for their views on the climate crisis.

M Shed is reaching out to young people aged 18 to 30 to help shape the museum’s central exhibition this summer which will open from June 25 to October 30. The upcoming exhibition currently bears the working title of Think Global: Act Bristol which aims to explore Bristol in the climate crisis by asking locals for their views on ecological justice and the power of collective action.

A spokesperson for Ms Shed said: “The problems facing our planet can often seem quite vast and insurmountable which can leave people feeling anxious and helpless. We know that today’s young people are very involved in the subject and wish to make significant changes.

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“They may feel like a burden has been placed on them to resolve issues, so we think it’s really important to include their views and voices. We’re optimistic that by bringing people together, we can highlight and accelerate the good work that is happening in Bristol.”

The museum hopes that our unique historical collections celebrate local people at the forefront of climate activism, working alongside communities and artists to creatively reimagine our city’s future. The exhibit will evolve throughout its journey so visitors can add items to it and there will be a live lab space that organizations, businesses and community groups can use to showcase and engage visitors in what ‘they do.

The event description for the feedback session reads: “If you would like to support the development of this innovative exhibition and help us ensure that a diversity of young voices in our city are heard, please register for our online feedback session There will be further opportunities to get involved in the development of the exhibition or contribute content to the exhibition after the session.

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Those who attend the discussion session will receive free entry to Ms. Shed’s much-loved Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in return for their time and valuable contributions.

The online feedback session will be held via video link on Thursday March 3 and it is free to register your interest. Those requiring a British Sign Language interpreter, or have questions about accessibility, are encouraged to contact the museum in advance.

“Alongside the exhibition, an exciting installation will be inaugurated on the museum square later this spring. The Martian House was developed by artists Ella Good and Nicki Kent of Pervasive Media Studio. we lived on Mars.”

In terms of environmental impact, M Shed has installed solar panels on the roof and has LED lighting throughout the building which uses less energy. His statement continued: “We are using more sustainable and recyclable materials like cardboard in our exhibition design so that we don’t produce as much waste or use as much plastic.

“Our retail team uses recycled packaging and takes care when sourcing new products – such as not stocking products containing palm oil. Our cafe uses seasonal products to avoid buying foods that are rarer or have come a long way and just joined Too Good To Go to reduce food waste.”

M Shed currently hosts a light installation called Tidelight which illuminates M Shed after dark with light that responds to the tides. It aims to connect people with the natural world and to inspire visitors to reflect on their relationship with the environment.

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