The Moon will be on Public display at Bolton Abbey, Priory Church from Tuesday 11th October until Monday 31st October 2022
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface.
The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones.
Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live arts projects. Living in the UK but working internationally for 19 years, Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe. Jerram has a set of different narratives that make up his practice which are developing in parallel with one another. He is known worldwide for his large scale public artworks.
Museum of the Moon has been co-commissioned by a number of creative organisations brought together by Luke Jerram and Norfolk & Norwich Festival. These include: Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, Brighton Festival, Without Walls, Cork Midsummer Festival, We The Curious, Lakes Alive, Provincial Domain Dommelhof, Les Tombées de la Nuit, Rennes and Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The artwork has also been created in partnership with the UK Space Agency, University of Bristol and The Association for Science and Discovery Centres.
This is a ticketed event. To avoid disappointment tickets must be pre-booked in advance.
If you are arriving by car, minibus or coach complimentary tickets for the Museum of the Moon are included in your entry fee. Select Museum of the Moon to pre-book your entry ticket and receive complimentary tickets.
If you are arriving on foot entry tickets are as follows:
Adult (16+) – £5.00
Child (15 and under) – £2.50
Family (2 adults and 3 children 15 and under) – £12.50
You must choose a one hour timeslot to visit the moon, arrive within that timeslot booked and depart by the end of that timeslot. Spaces are limited per hour timeslot.
The Priory Church will be open for visitors to view the Museum of the Moon from:
11 – 21 October – 9am – 5pm (last admission 4pm)
22 – 31 October – 9am – 6pm (last admission 5pm)
Event Information
The Moon will be suspended in the Priory Church (BD23 6AL)
The nearest car park for the event is Bolton Abbey Car Park (BD23 6EX).
Everyone entering the Priory Church must have a valid ticket.
You will need to present your ticket for scanning on arrival at the Priory Church.
The event itself is under shelter but requires a walk from either car park to reach the event. We do advise warm clothes and sturdy footwear.
The event is accessible to pushchair and wheelchairs.
The sound composition will be played via the audio induction loop in the Priory Church.
Please arrive for the start of your booking time to ensure you make the most of your experience.
Numbers are limited per hour.
Dogs are not permitted in the Priory Church with the exception of assistance dogs.
Refreshments are available from the Estate cafés. Please do check their opening times before planning your visit.
After dusk extra lighting will be in place along the Priory Church drive but torches are advisable.
Bolton Abbey does not accept responsibility for the loss of tickets.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
