EXHIBITION: Fabric Africa is a stunning exhibition showcasing the diversity of modern and historic textiles from across the continent of Africa.

EXHIBITION: Featuring original woodblock prints from Bristol’s collection, this exhibit will explore the radical developments in landscape prints made by two of Japan’s best-loved artists.

EXHIBITION: What makes a great clown? And why are their faces painted on eggs?! Find out about the people behind the colourful characters and step into their shoes. 

TALK: Dr. Peter Carpreau will be speaking on the 15th-century Flemish painter Dieric Bouts and how to curate an exhibition of his work in the 21st-century.

FILM: We’re partnering with Bristol Film Festival this festive season for an evening of heartwarming screenings that are bound to get you in the Christmas spirit.

SPECIAL EVENT: Chime in the New Year with lavish style. Celebrate with us as we welcome you into the heart of the museum for an exclusive night of dining and dancing.

TALK: Discover the wonderful world of clowning as we reveal some of the fascinating people behind the make-up in this talk designed to fit around your lunch hour.

TALK: Dave Goulson will discuss the drivers of bee declines, and the many things we can all do to halt and reverse them.

EXHIBITION: Featuring original woodblock prints from our collection, this exhibition explores the sophisticated urban culture of Japan in the 18th and 19th centuries.

SPECIAL EVENT: Join us to solve a mystery! Watch as the story-line unfolds, quiz the characters about their motives and find the clues to help solve the murder!