Museums
M Shed
Bristol's stories, people and places in a former harbourside transit shed. An easy anchor for a day by the water.
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Things to do
in Bristol.
The harbourside is a good place to begin: city stories at M Shed, contemporary art at Arnolfini and independent exhibitions at Spike Island. There is plenty to build an afternoon around.
01 / PICK YOUR KIND OF DAY
A little more Bristol.
Bristol · FREE DAYS
Free museums to visit in Bristol
Meet the city’s history at M Shed, or give an afternoon to the collections on Queen’s Road. Both museums offer free general admission.
Bristol · RAINY DAYS
Indoor things to do in Bristol
Follow a museum collection, spend time with contemporary art or plan a concert. Bristol’s indoor cultural spaces give you several ways to use a wet day.
02 / PLACES TO EXPLORE
Make a small plan.
M Shed and Arnolfini are both on the harbourside. Bristol Museum is on Queen's Road, so treat it as a separate stop if you want a shorter outing.
Museums
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Art and museum collections on Queen's Road. A substantial indoor stop above the city centre.
Art & galleries
Arnolfini
Contemporary art on Narrow Quay, with a bookshop and a harbourside setting. Pair an exhibition with a walk along the water.
Art & galleries
Spike Island
Contemporary art in a former industrial building on Cumberland Road. Go for the current exhibition or a scheduled artist event.
Music & performance
Bristol Beacon
A city-centre music venue for concerts and live performance. Choose a show first, then build the evening around it.
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03 / COMING UP
A date for your diary.
Getting around Bristol
M Shed and Arnolfini are both on the harbourside. Bristol Museum is on Queen's Road, so treat it as a separate stop if you want a shorter outing.
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