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
17 May—20 December 2026 Bristol Museum Morning Yoga EXPERIENCE: Join us for Sunday morning yoga in the Enlightenment Gallery this year. Special events
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
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
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
8—12 June 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
4 July 2026 Bristol Palaeobiology Festival FAMILIES: This exciting family day is filled with hands-on activities and adventures for curious minds! FamiliesSpecial events
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