Museum
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is a grand Victorian building housing diverse collections that span art, archaeology, geology, and natural history. The art gallery showcases British and European paintings, with a strong emphasis on works by Bristol-born artists and the Bristol School of painters. The archaeology galleries feature Egyptian mummies, Roman artifacts, and objects from ancient Greece. Natural history displays include dinosaur skeletons, a massive collection of minerals, and a fascinating taxidermy gallery. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, making each visit unique. It's a family-friendly destination with interactive exhibits and a popular café.
Don't miss
- See the Egyptian mummy and coffin in the archaeology gallery.
- View works by the Bristol School, including paintings by Francis Danby.
- Explore the natural history galleries with dinosaur fossils and the giant Irish elk skeleton.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
You can visit Bristol Museum & Art Gallery on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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