Access
Please find a summary of facilities at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. For a comprehensive access guide to the museum, visit the AccessAble website.
- Level entry through electronic doors (to the left of the main entrance)
- A platform lift into the museum from the main entrance
- A passenger lift to all public areas except Sea Dragons, with spoken floor announcements and tactile buttons
- Lift access to the basement area for pre-booked tours
- Two adult-sized wheelchairs for loan
- Staff on all floors
- Some seating – we can arrange more if you need it
- A wheelchair accessible toilet
- Assistance dogs welcome
Wildlife Galleries Redesign
- The Upper First Floor will continue to be accessible by lift for access to the Geology, Minerals and Dinosaur galleries (with the exception of Tuesday 6 October – Friday16 October 2026, when there will be no access to this floor).
- Please be advised from 21 September 2026 onwards there will be potential noise from equipment, as well as smells from paint odours, floor varnish and other materials being used in the refurbishment.
Sensory map
Download the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery Sensory Map (PDF 2MB) for information on lighting, noise and crowd levels to help prepare for a visit.
If you have specific access needs or would like to check anything please do get in contact with us and we’d be happy to help.