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DICTAadvice St Mary Redcliffe Church St Mary Redcliffe is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, featuring stained glass, carved bosses, 18th Century ironwork and a world famous organ. The church is situated above the floating harbour and at the historical epicentre of Bristol’s shipping industry. Museums The Georgian House Museum Another feature of the Park St area, the Georgian House Museum offers a flashback to life in 18th Century Bristol at its mercantile zenith. This six-storey town house has been restored to its former glory and now provides an insight into the life of the prosperous merchants who once occupied the area. The house is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and weekends from 10:30am-4pm, from Easter until the end of October. Red Lodge Museum Boasting magnificent Tudor rooms, the Red Lodge Museum constitutes another fine example of Bristol history. The house is open from the end of March until the end of June, Wednesdays, Thursdays and weekends from 10:30am4pm. Bristol Museum and Art Gallery Reaching back further in time, the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery reveals all, from archaeological and geological marvels to ancient civilisations. Discover dinosaurs, explore Ancient Egypt and find out about the Bristol Diamond. Open MondayFriday, 10am-5pm, and weekends 10am-6pm. M Shed The M Shed covers the history of the city from prehistoric times to the 21st Century. Working with experts and communities across the city, stories about Bristol and its people have been collated and combined with collections of art and artefacts to create a rich tapestry of Bristolian history. Visit http://mshed.org/ for more details. The Architecture Centre The Architecture Centre makes it its mission to promote excellence in design and the built environment. Browse the gallery or take part in one of the events, tours, workshops, discussions or lectures. The Centre is based in the Harbourside area of Bristol and is open 11am-5pm Wednesday-Friday and 12pm-5pm during the weekend. Arnolfini The Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts, presenting innovative work in the visual arts, dance, film, music and performance. The converted warehouse boasts one of the country’s best arts bookshops, and the centre hosts a programme of educational activities with facilities including five exhibition spaces, a theatre/cinema auditorium, and Reading Room. Entry is free, but fees may apply to individual exhibitions. See www.arnolfini.org.uk for more information. DICTA 2013 | 13