M Shed

See amazing film and photographs, listen to moving personal stories, encounter rare and quirky objects and add your own memories of Bristol through the interactive displays. From prehistoric times to the present day, M Shed tells the story of the city and its unique place in the world. Entry to the Museum is free.

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Read more Moved by Conflict

11 October—1 March 2015

Moved by Conflict

EXHIBITION: The First World War had a profound effect on Bristol and its people. Through hundreds of original objects and archives Moved by Conflict explores the physical, social and personal changes made by war.

Read more Historical Walk: Floating Harbour

3 March—7 April 2015

Historical Walk: Floating Harbour

Join our expert guides as they take you on a trip into Bristol’s old docklands, pointing out its maritime heritage and supplementing the tour with a wealth of fascinating photographs and maps.

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Bristol Places

The Bristol Places gallery focuses on the physical and dynamic city – the ways that people have shaped and experienced it and continue to do so.

Read more Treasures in Store

Treasures in Store

L Shed, adjoining M Shed, contains thousands of items from the industrial, maritime and social history collections.