M Shed

From prehistoric times to the present day, M Shed tells the story of Bristol and its unique place in the world. Free entry - donations very welcome!

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1 January 2026—31 December 2027

TOUR: Join a tour of M Shed’s collection stores and get up close to the city’s industrial and maritime past.

19 September—20 September 2026

SPECIAL EVENT: Celebrate Bristol’s rich maritime heritage at the Docks Heritage Weekend!

19 September—4 October 2026

CRANE: Experience a working crane on the dockside with visits inside the electric cranes, M Shed’s biggest exhibits!

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The Bristol People gallery explores activities past and present that make Bristol what it is – creating, trading, challenging and celebrating.

The Bristol Places gallery focuses on the physical and dynamic city – the ways that people have shaped and experienced it and continue to do so.

Read about some of our biggest exhibits which are outside M Shed and can be seen even when the museum is closed.