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Attraction Information

Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery houses a huge and exciting range of mysterious objects to fascinate and educate, from glorious sea dinosaurs to magnificent art! A visit to the region's largest museum, with 20 galleries guaranteed to inspire you.

Swing by the World Wildlife Gallery and discover how animals have adapted in amazing ways to live in their environment. Compare your little fingers with a hand cast of a real gorilla and try spot the camouflaged animals. From there go admire the beautiful art from different time periods across the world, just magical!

On the ground floor, the museum has a dedicated gallery for under 5s called Curiosity where younger visitors can tell stories in the crystal cave, act out a performance on stage, play with puppets, interactives, games and more! Your little one Dino-obsessed? Let them create and draw their favourite dinosaurs and learn about these amazing creatures including the ferocious Sea Dragons.

  • Art, nature and history museum
  • Say hi to Alfred the Gorilla
  • Under 5’s interactive gallery
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Opening Times

Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday Monday 10:00 - 17:00

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Pricing & Tickets

Free admission
Donations are welcome

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FAQs

Yes, there is parking nearby.

The closest two car parks are West End (BS8 1EH) and Trenchard Street (BS1 5AN), both about a five minute walk away.

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Contact Details

Queens Road
Bristol,
Somerset and Bristol
BS8 1RL
England

Tel: 0117 922 3571

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