10 October—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)
12 October 2026 Family activity: Toddler Takeover at M Shed LEARNING: Under 4s can join us for a transport-themed Toddler Takeover at M Shed! FamiliesSpecial events
13 October 2026 Home Educator activity: Drawing British wildlife LEARNING: An opportunity for Home Educators to get up close to bird and animal specimens and make observational drawings. FamiliesTalks, tours and workshops
17 October 2026 Family Storytelling at Blaise Museum FAMILY FUN: As the autumn days draw in, join us at Blaise Museum for some cosy tales at our free storytelling hour. FamiliesTalks, tours and workshops
20 October 2026 Home Educator workshop: Ancient Egypt LEARNING: This Home Educator workshop about Ancient Egypt explores life, beliefs, and mummification, inspired by our fantastic Egypt gallery. FamiliesTalks, tours and workshops
24 October—1 November 2026 Spooky Week at The Red Lodge Museum FAMILIES: These spooky activity days will investigate the past at The Red Lodge Museum with something to do for all the family. FamiliesSpecial events
24 October—1 November 2026 Autumn Week at Blaise Museum FAMILIES: These autumn activity days will celebrate the season at Blaise Museum with something to do for all the family. FamiliesSpecial events
24 October 2026 Black History Month Family Fun: ‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) FAMILY FUN: Celebrate Black History Month through the colour, creativity and rich textile traditions of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Families
26 October 2026 Family activity: SEND morning at M Shed FAMILIES: SEND morning at M Shed for children with disabilities or neurodiversity. FamiliesSpecial events
11 November 2026 Home Educator workshop: World War One LEARNING: Our Home Educator workshop explores how World War One affected the lives of people living in Bristol at the time. FamiliesTalks, tours and workshops
14 November 2026 The World in Bristol SPECIAL EVENT: Celebrate the diverse communities that make Bristol such a vibrant and exciting place to live, work and visit. FamiliesSpecial events
2 December 2026 Home Educator activity: Brass rubbing and medieval handling LEARNING: Home Educators 12-16 years can join us and make rubbings of our replica church brasses, and handle medieval artefacts. FamiliesTalks, tours and workshops