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British Art Show 10: In Conversation with Colin Higginson

From 19 June to 19 September 2027, the British Art Show 10 (BAS10) will be coming to Bristol, hosted by Bristol Museum & Art Gallery alongside venue partners Arnolfini, RWA and Spike Island. Curated by Eko Eshun, the exhibition will showcase some of …

Leaving a gift in your Will

Leaving a gift in your Will to a charity can be one of the most impactful and rewarding ways to support a cause that means a lot to you.

Refreshing the Glass Gallery

by Elisa Ricci, Curator – Applied Art Bristol Museum & Art Gallery holds a world-class collection of glass, spanning from ancient times to the present day. The gallery has just reopened, having been refurbished using the existing display cas…

Jazzing up the Archives: Bristol’s Wartime Jazz Scene

By Mary Milton, Rights Clearance and Cataloguing Mentor, Sounds of the South West Project    In today’s blog, Mary discusses John Berry and his interviews exploring the jazz scene in Bristol during the Second World War.   John is a Bristol musician and …

Lower prices, more summer fun

by Grace Kelsey, Senior Campaigns and Marketing Officer This summer, we’re making it even easier for families to enjoy Bristol Museums.  We’re taking part in the Government’s summer VAT reduction scheme. For you, this means lower prices on child and fam…

Jazzing up the archives: introducing John Berry

By Mary Milton, Rights Clearance and Cataloguing Mentor, Sounds of the South West Project  Sounds of the South West (SotSW) is a National Lottery Heritage funded project, run by Archives South West at Bristol Archives. The project is digitising, cat…