Behind the scenes tours

Join a tour of M Shed’s collection stores and get up close to Bristol’s industrial and maritime past.

Like many museums, M Shed has more objects in its stores than it has on display in its galleries. They contain thousands of items representing the city’s industrial, maritime, transport and social history. On this behind-the-scenes tour, our volunteer guides reveal the stories behind the objects and the people who used them.

As you explore the aisles, you will see huge machinery, horse-drawn carriages and wagons, ship models, motorbikes, bicycles, signs, printing presses, dockside equipment and much more.