Bristol · Harbourside · Art & galleries

Arnolfini.

Contemporary art on Narrow Quay, with a bookshop and a harbourside setting. Pair an exhibition with a walk along the water.

Editorial illustration: a visitor looking at a painting in a gallery — Arnolfini · Illustrative editorial image · Image credits

Plan your visit

Check the exhibition programme for admission and dates. Gallery access and live events can have different arrangements.

Where to find it

16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA

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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Make an afternoon of it

Choose another stop in the same area, or keep this visit as the whole plan. These guides have more ideas for Bristol.

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Visitor information

Admission and practical details checked against the venue’s information on 10 October 2026.

Arnolfini — official visitor information ↗

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