Perfume

This immersive experience explores the surprising role railways play in the natural world, from supporting seed distribution to aiding pollination as trains move through the countryside.

Inside the museum's new exhibition space, The Spence Building, visitors will be surrounded by gentle waves of colour and light, accompanied to the rhythm of an atmospheric soundtrack composed by Zero Gr4vity, creating hypnotic, poetic landscapes.

This is the first time Yann Nguema's work has been shown in the UK, making Perfume a truly unique opportunity for visitors across the region.

Known worldwide for transforming spaces with light and sound, Nguema has created something unforgettable for Preston Park Museum.

This is the final exhibition in the Tracks of Change series as part of S&DR200, the international festival celebrating the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, allowing visitors to play and learn while exploring the impact and legacy of the birth of modern railways.

Booking information

Entry for this event is included in the price of a museum admission pass.

Please buy your museum pass online before your visit, to save time on arrival.  If you already have a valid museum pass, do not forget to bring it with you

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Last admission to the museum is 3.30pm.

Visitor information 

• low lighting - this immersive space uses reduced lighting to enhance the experience.
• mirrored floor surface - perfume features a highly reflective mirrored floor. We recommend that visitors wear trousers.
• please remove your shoes to help us protect the surface
• please do not touch the display

Thank you for helping us care for the installation

The Tracks of Change exhibition series has been made possible thanks to funding secured through the S&DR 200 Festival Programme in partnership with:

Darlington Borough Council
Durham County Council
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Major funders include Arts Council England and Tees Valley Combined Authority.