Museum
M Shed
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M Shed is a dynamic museum dedicated to Bristol's social and industrial heritage, housed in a former transit shed on the harbourside. Its three floors of galleries feature objects, photographs, and oral histories that tell the stories of the city's people, industries, and movements. Highlights include a full-size replica of a Bristol-built aircraft and exhibits on the city's maritime and railway past. The museum's location on the water and its hands-on approach make it distinctive, offering visitors a chance to engage with Bristol's diverse history in an authentic setting.
Don't miss
- See the replica Bristol Fighter aircraft suspended in the main hall
- Listen to oral histories from Bristolians about life in the city
- Explore the harbourside location and outdoor exhibits
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit M Shed
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inBrunel’s Bristol: A Self-Guided Tour from SS Great Britain to Clifton Bridge4.7★ · 13 travelers~1 hoursFrom$9 per personSee dates →
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