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. 

WORKSHOP: Learn about the ancient Egyptians’ beliefs about the afterlife, and how these were manifested in the process of mummification, and the wonderful tombs and coffins created to shelter and protect the mummy for eternity.

TALK: Stephen Buckley and Joann Fletcher have undertaken a wide range of research on mummified remains from Egypt. In this talk they discuss the last 30 years of research.

SPECIAL EVENT: Celebrate African textiles and culture with an exciting evening of catwalk fashion, Afrobeats music and a special introduction by guest speaker Jacqueline Shaw, founder of Africa Fashion Guide.

TALK: To mark St Luke’s Day, join Rev Dan Tyndall and fine art curator Jenny Gaschke for a gallery talk about Dieric Bouts’ devotional painting of St Luke Drawing the Virgin and Child.

SPECIAL EVENT: Celebrate Bristol’s diverse cultures with a day of music, dance, have a go activities, tours and opportunities to chat with people from around the world.

SPECIAL EVENT: Roll up, roll up for a circus spectacular featuring acrobatics, circus performers, dressing-up, juggling, tightrope walking, hoops and… clown eggs!