Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery
Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery, Independent museum and art gallery in Clifton, Bristol, England.
The museum houses collections of natural history, archaeology, and art across three floors in an Edwardian Baroque building from 1823.
The Bristol Institution for the Advancement of Science and Art established the museum, which merged with Bristol Library Society in 1872.
The museum exhibits Egyptian mummies, local wildlife specimens, and an extensive collection of Eastern art alongside international contemporary works.
Located 0.5 miles from Bristol city center, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM with free admission.
The institution holds designated museum status from the national government and received over 450,000 visitors during recent annual counts.
Location: City of Bristol
Inception: 1823
Architectural style: Edwardian architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Queens Road, Bristol BS8 1RL BS8 1RL
Phone: +441179223571
Email: general.museum@bristol.gov.uk
Website: https://bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery
GPS coordinates: 51.45610,-2.60530
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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