8—22 October 2026

Blaise 100: Explore the Estate

WALKS: A special programme of walks designed to explore the Blaise Estate and celebrate 100 years of public ownership.

• Outdoors (walks, trains, boats, cranes)
• Special events

10 October—14 November 2026

Blaise 100: Blaise Community Garden Special Events

EVENT: Join the Blaise Community Gardeners for a season of Café Days, special events and community gatherings.

• Special events

10 October 2026

Space Week: Immersed in Starlight

EVENT: See Bristol’s night sky as never before, as the museum transforms into a canvas for distant nebulae, star clusters and galaxies.

• Special events

12—16 October 2026

Steam engine and crane driving experiences

SPECIAL EVENT: Have a go at driving the steam engine, Henbury and one of the iconic electric cranes outside M Shed.

• Outdoors (walks, trains, boats, cranes)
• Special events

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!

• Families
• Special events

16 October 2026

Black History Month: Inherited Rhythms with DJ Style & Friends 

SPECIAL EVENT: Join Bris-Story for a special Black History Month event exploring Bristol’s vibrant music culture of the 1980s and its lasting influence on the city’s creative identity.

• Special events

18 October—20 December 2026

Bristol Museum Morning Yoga

EXPERIENCE: Join us for Sunday morning yoga in the Enlightenment Gallery this year. 

• Special events

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.

• Families
• Special 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.

• Families
• Special events

26 October 2026

Family activity: SEND morning at M Shed

FAMILIES: SEND morning at M Shed for children with disabilities or neurodiversity.

• Families
• Special events

29 October 2026—28 January 2027

The Secret Life of Colour – Lates

SPECIAL EVENT: Join us after hours for a chilled-out evening of art, music, and good vibes at The Secret Life of Colour Lates.

• Special events

30 October 2026—13 February 2027

Silent Disco

EVENT: Join us and amazing DJs for a party in the beautifully illuminated surroundings of our historic museum, one of Bristol’s icons.

• Special events

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.

• Families
• Special events