Somewhere in the Museum a cat is sleeping. But not the kind that curls up in a windowsill or knocks your mug off the table. No, this feline is 10 metres long, robotic, inflatable, and takes up an entire gallery.

The Cat That Slept for a Thousand Years is a dreamlike, light-soaked installation that invites visitors of all ages to do the most crazy, radical thing of all – slow down. In this beautiful mix of theatre, robotics, and imagination, you’re not expected to learn ten facts, complete a quiz sheet, or even understand what’s going on. You’re just meant to feel something and perhaps, for a moment, breathe.

The Cat That Slept for a Thousand Years is not just an exhibition; it’s a collective pause. An invitation to watch and connect.

Created in partnership with the acclaimed creative robotics studio Air Giants, this world-premiere exhibition is mesmerising and mysterious. As the cat shifts gently in response to your presence, it projects its dreams across the space. It beckons little ones to play, and grown-ups to briefly forget about emails, laundry, and whether or not they remembered the packed lunch.