EXHIBITION: We asked 27 people to choose one piece from the British Empire & Commonwealth collection and discuss the legacy of Empire and the post-colonial experience.
EXHIBITION: A series of six large tapestries by the Turner-prize winning artist Grayson Perry, which explore the British fascination with taste and class.
SPECIAL EVENT: The museum is getting a Pride twist with the help of some classic Grimm’s fairy tales! Bristol artist and darling of the queer scene, Tom Marshman has been working with young people to add a new slant to the displays inside the museum.
SPECIAL EVENTS: The Make Space is an area for activities and for showcasing local makers, alongside the Woman’s Hour Craft Prize exhibition. Every weekend during the exhibition it will host one or more specially programmed workshops, demonstrations or di…
EXHIBITION: Showcasing the most innovative and exciting craft practice in the UK today, this exhibition from the V&A marks the 70th anniversary of BBC Woman’s Hour.
WALK: Find out more about St Paul’s Black history with this walking tour that follows in the footsteps of iconic Black Bristolians from Victorian times to the early 2000s.
LUNCHTIME TALK: Senior curator Gail Boyle gives a fascinating insight into the archaeology objects hidden behind the secret door in our curiosity gallery. What will she reveal?
WORKSHOP: As part of the Make Space Programme, you will explore textile repair, how you do it, why you do it, and the tenderness and care of mending. The aim of the workshop is to practice mending techniques on woollen garments such as sweaters and socks.