The world of science fiction is set to descend on The Public in West Bromwich this spring as a free exhibition of intergalactic proportions heads to the West Bromwich arts centre.

‘Out of this Universe’, launching on Wednesday 6 April, will feature models, costumes, toys and memorabilia from hit productions such as Dr Who and Stars Wars, as sci-fi fanatics will be treated  to an exhibition from deepest darkest outer space.

Throughout the exhibition, visitors to The Public can expect to be amazed as they travel through time, exploring weird and wonderful interactive machines, Daleks, Wall-E, R2D2 and even the Tardis.  The models, from the collection of Nigel Parkes, will be on display at the arts centre from 6 April to 26 June.

To coincide with the exhibition a number of specially themed family workshops will be taking place over both the Easter and May half-term breaks.  A sci-fi twist on the regular Play and Paint sessions, ‘Play and Paint Botz’, will allow 3-11 year olds to come and paint their own robots, whereas in the ‘Robot Drawing Workshops’ over 11s can create their own drawbots using simple batteries and motors.

Over 14s interested in illustration and science fiction can take part in ‘Sci-Fi scenes’ on Thursday 21 April and create their own fantasy worlds using Photoshop software, and professional comic book artists will be on hand in ‘Crazy Comics: Sci-Fi Special’, to teach 3-11 year olds how to make cool and funky sci-fi comic books.

For more details about dates, times and prices of the sci-fi workshops visit www.thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161.

Linda Saunders, Managing Director of The Public said, “We’re incredibly excited about the imminent arrival of such as an eagerly awaited exhibition.  ‘Out of this Universe’ will no doubt be a huge hit amongst families and sci-fi fanatics alike.”

‘Out of this Universe’ forms part of Art of Invention, an exciting programme of free exhibitions at The Public looking at industry, invention, imagination and science fiction.  Celebrating the regions industrial past and the magic of technology and the collection of exhibitions will run from 6 April to 26 June, Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, 11am to 3pm.

For more information about events and exhibitions at The Public visit www.thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161.