Ground Floor

Come in through the main entrance of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and find yourself in the Front Hall – look up to admire the amazing building and see the Bristol Boxkite flying above your head.

There’s lots to see and do on the Ground Floor, including:

  • South West Wildlife – explore the wetland wonders of our region
  • Egypt – step back in time to ancient Egypt
  • Assyria – study the ancient civilisation of the Middle East
  • Banksy’s Paint Pot Angel
  • Curiosity – Archaeology and objects from around the world plus an under fives’ discovery area. The under fives’ area closes 30 minutes before the rest of the museum (4:30pm).
  • Exhibition Gallery – where lots of our changing exhibitions are held. See what exhibitions are on
  • The Café and Shop
  • Toilets, stairs and a lift to the First and Second floors

Find out what you can see on the First Floor.

Find out what you can see on the Second Floor.