13 February—13 September 2026 Mini-museum hunt! 50 years of Aardman ACTIVITY: Families and curious explorers of all ages can pick up a detective map and track down all the Aardman secret treasures. FamiliesSpecial events
16 May—1 November 2026 Train rides TRAIN: Take a train trip on Britain’s only dockside steam railway behind one of our Bristol-built locomotives. FamiliesOutdoors (walks, trains, boats, cranes)
19—26 May 2026 Family activity: Story Box FAMILIES: Join us in May when we open our Story Box to celebrate National Share-a-Story Month! FamiliesSpecial events
19 May 2026 Home Educator workshop: Saxon Bristol LEARNING: How did the city of Bristol get its name? Our Home educator workshop investigates everyday life in Saxon Bristol. FamiliesTalks, tours and workshops
28 May 2026 Family activity: Magnificent minibeasts at Blaise Museum FAMILIES: Join us for a relaxed family session where children and adults can get creative together. FamiliesSpecial events
29 May 2026 Spring Family Fun at The Georgian House Museum FAMILIES: This enchanting activity weekend will celebrate spring with something to do for all the family. FamiliesSpecial events
30 May—4 October 2026 Crane visits CRANE: Experience a working crane on the dockside with visits inside the electric cranes, M Shed’s biggest exhibits! FamiliesOutdoors (walks, trains, boats, cranes)
30 May—26 September 2026 Visit the Villa VILLA: Visit Kings Weston Roman Villa for some family friendly fun. Families
31 May 2026 Spring Family Fun at The Red Lodge Museum FAMILIES: These enchanting activity days will celebrate spring with something to do for all the family. FamiliesSpecial events
9 June—15 September 2026 Villa Open Afternoons VILLA: Visit Kings Weston Roman Villa in the afternoon to find out about this fascinating archaeological site. Families
26 June 2026 Home Educator activity: Kings Weston Roman Villa LEARNING: Home educators can explore Kings Weston Roman Villa with our Senior Curator of Archaeology. FamiliesTalks, tours and workshops
4 July 2026 Bristol Palaeobiology Festival FAMILIES: This exciting family day is filled with hands-on activities and adventures for curious minds! FamiliesSpecial events
15 July 2026 Home Educator workshop: Ancient Greeks LEARNING: What was life like in ancient Greece? Investigate pottery and other artefacts in this hands-on workshop. FamiliesTalks, tours and workshops
29 July—1 August 2026 Visit the Villa for the Festival of Archaeology VILLA: Visit Kings Weston Roman Villa for some family friendly fun. Families
2—22 August 2026 Summer Family Fun at The Georgian House Museum FAMILIES: This activity day will celebrate the literary excellence of Jane Austen with something to do for all the family. FamiliesSpecial events
8—30 August 2026 Summer Family Fun at The Red Lodge Museum FAMILIES: These enchanting activity days will investigate the past at The Red Lodge Museum with something to do for all the family. FamiliesSpecial events