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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.
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