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Behind the scenes at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1RL

  • 21 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

Ever wondered what’s behind the secret doors at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery? Join us for a behind-the-scenes peek and see this unique building in a new way.

We will take a tour through some of the collections spaces, revealing stories covering 200 years of collecting. You'll get to visit some of the object stores in the basement, including World Culture, Biology, British Archaeology, Fine Art and Geology. We are also excited to show off newly developed lab spaces in our historic building that help us care for and research our incredible collections.

Tours will last approximately one hour. N.b. This tour will include lots of steps. Some floors of this historic building do not have step-free access, please get in touch to discuss alternative arrangements. Recommended age 7+.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:
Tours run at 10.30, 12.00, 14.00, 15.30

Location & directions

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1RL

Directions:
For details of how to get to Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, see https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery/plan-your-visit/getting-here/

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Book via the museum website at https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/ Any remaining tickets will be available on the day. Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour time, otherwise your ticket may be released to another visitor.
Booking website:
https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/

Accessibility details

This tour will include lots of steps. Some floors of this historic building do not have step-free access, please get in touch to discuss alternative arrangements.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
10
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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