Choose an area first
M Shed and Arnolfini suit a harbourside start. Spike Island is on Cumberland Road and has its own exhibition schedule. Bristol Beacon suits a planned evening: choose a performance and check the start time before arranging the rest of your day.
Harbourside · Museums
M Shed
Bristol's stories, people and places in a former harbourside transit shed. An easy anchor for a day by the water.
General entry is free. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm. Groups of ten or more need to arrange a booking.
Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN
Clifton · Museums
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Art and museum collections on Queen's Road. A substantial indoor stop above the city centre.
General entry is free. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm. The British and World Wildlife galleries are closed until summer 2027.
Queens Road, Bristol BS8 1RL
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.
Check the exhibition programme for admission and dates. Gallery access and live events can have different arrangements.
16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
Harbourside · Art & galleries
Spike Island
Contemporary art in a former industrial building on Cumberland Road. Go for the current exhibition or a scheduled artist event.
The official programme lists gallery access, exhibition dates and events. Check it before choosing your day.
133 Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6UX
City centre · Music & performance
Bristol Beacon
A city-centre music venue for concerts and live performance. Choose a show first, then build the evening around it.
Admission and start times are specific to each performance. The venue's programme is the source for booking.
Trenchard Street, Bristol BS1 5AR
Make it your own day
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.
Use the official programme for temporary exhibitions, closures and any booking requirements. Save a place from its page to keep it on your list.
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