Discover Bristol's world-class collections, from dinosaurs and gems to magnificent fine art and Egyptian artefacts. 20 galleries tell the story of our world in every display from the beginning of time to the present day. Explore Natural History, ancient civilisations, archaeology and much more. Designated collections: geology, Eastern art, Bristol history including English delftware.
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is managed by Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives
Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives is an Art UK Founder Partner
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol BS8 1RL England
general.museum@bristol.gov.uk
0117 922 3571
http://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery/Please remember to double-check the opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit
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14 April 2021
#OnThisDay in 1821 - John Horwood is hanged. His skin is later used to bind this book of his trial notes. He was laid to rest on the same date in 2011. https://t.co/U7jzvPwADw
Artworks
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The Artist's Children, Kate and Jake, at the Isle of Wight Winifred Nicholson (1893–1981) -
Flying Bomb Depot Graham Vivian Sutherland (1903–1980) -
High Moor Peter Lanyon (1918–1964) -
The Temple Church, Bristol John Piper (1903–1992) -
Church of the Holy Nativity, Knowle, near Bristol John Piper (1903–1992) -
Screen 1968 Ian Stephenson (1934–2000) -
Screen 1968 Ian Stephenson (1934–2000) - 1,261 more
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Stories
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Digitisation of the Adela Breton Collection at Bristol Museum & Art GallerySue Giles and Valerie Harland
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The roots of the Indian artists' collectives in BritainMarsha Ribeiro
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Who were the Bluestockings?Lydia Figes
