Museum events and exhibitions

Enjoy the best exhibitions and displays in Bristol, join in with fun and exciting events, talks and debates.

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery and M Shed host large-scale exhibitions of national and international status. Working with archivists, photographers, historians and artists we offer a dynamic exhibition programme. Find out more about our current and upcoming exhibitions.

View all upcoming museum events in the Events Online listings.

Find out about family learning events and activities

Highlights this month

Chinese New Year Celebrations Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 January at M Shed and Bristol Museum and Gallery

A weekend of performances and activities to welcome the Year of The Dragon. Lion dances, live street art, dragon boat display, calligraphy, taster Mandarin lessons and much more! Visit the M Shed website for full programme details.

An Eye for Fashion: Norman Parkinson 21 January to 15 April 2012

A stunning exhibition of vintage fashion photography by Norman Parkinson, one of Britian's most significant portrait and fashion photographers of the 20th century. The portfolio represents the British fashion designers who laid the foundations for today's fashion industry. Find out more at mshed.org

Sign Up to our monthly e-news

• Send 'Sign up' to museum.news@bristol.gov.uk to receive monthly updates on forthcoming events and activities and details of special offers and promotions in our cafe and shop.
• Sign up to family.fun@bristol.gov.uk to receive monthly updates about events designed for families.

Other ways to stay in touch - Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

Stay in touch with Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives.

• Follow M Shed on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
• Follow Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Facebook and Twitter