Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
About This Museum
You might not expect to find a genuine Banksy hanging alongside a dinosaur, but that's the delightful chaos of the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. It’s a place where you can wander from Ancient Egyptian mummies to a beautifully preserved Romany caravan, all under one magnificent glass-domed ceiling. The sheer breadth is staggering, effortlessly blending fine art with natural history in a way that feels uniquely Bristolian. It refuses to be pigeonholed, and that’s its greatest charm.
Collection Highlights
Look for the 'Mild Mild West' Banksy, a towering Gromit sculpture, and the hauntingly complete skeleton of an Ice Age cave bear. Don't miss the intricate Gypsy Roma Traveller wagon, a vibrant cultural artifact parked right in the middle of everything.
Visitor Information
Best of all, it's completely free to wander this treasure trove, though they gratefully welcome donations. It's right on Queens Road in Clifton, an easy walk from the city centre.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a grand Edwardian Baroque building, it feels like a palace of knowledge with its imposing columns and that stunning central atrium flooded with light.
Contact & Location
Address: Queens Road, Clifton Village, Clifton, Bristol, City of Bristol, West of England, England, BS8 1LL, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 117 922 3571
Website: Visit Website
