Plan your visit
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
You don’t need to book to visit Bristol Museum & Art Gallery unless you are in a group of 10 or more people, just turn up on the day. Entry is free – but donations are always welcome!
All schools and groups of 10 or more need to book in advance through our Learning team, so contact us for further information about making your booking. Do remember to bring a copy of your booking confirmation with you when you come.
You can pre-book tickets for our exhibitions – see what’s on for details.
Free digital guide
Explore Bristol Museum & Art Gallery on Bloomberg Connects. Discover our collections of art, nature and history on display at your own pace with our free digital guide, available in over 40 languages.
- Find introductions to the galleries
- Learn about the history of the building
- Explore the museum using an interactive map
- Discover more about key objects on display
To access the app, you can download it on your mobile or tablet (the app is free and available on iOS and Android), or simply scan a QR code once you get here (no download required!).
We ask that you be kind to our staff during your visit. We are here to help and always aim to be polite, knowledgeable and friendly. You may be asked to leave if your behaviour is hurtful, abusive or hateful towards our staff or other visitors.