Address: Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1RL, United Kingdom
Phone: +441179223571
Rating: 4.6
based on 524 reviews.
Exhibits and Collections
Pros:
"The fine arts collection is impressive with some notable artists on display which gives a sense of grandeur."
"Very extensive collection of taxidermy animals."
"Really enjoyed the Egypt exhibits and the whole place is very interesting."
"Much larger than expected with a good selection of exhibits ranging from natural history to ancient Egypt and paintings."
"The museum has many exhibits ranging from fine art to natural history to pottery. Many of the exhibits are interactive and child friendly."
"The designated collections include: geology, Eastern art, and Bristol's history, including English delftware."
"The museum boasts an impressive collection that spans various eras and disciplines, making it a captivating journey through time and art."
Cons:
"Whilst the Taxidermy and Egyptian exhibits are worthwhile it is sadly lacking for things to do for young visitors."
"Sadly, Exhibits are showing their age."
"There are exhibitions that are about 30 years old and haven't been updated since."
"Some of the interactive elements are unavailable."
"The smaller exhibitions suffered because of little lighting and tight walkways."
"The minerals exhibit was created almost 50 years ago."
"The Egyptian exhibition has very outdated interactive kiosks."
Facilities and Accessibility
Pros:
"There are lifts available for disabled/pushchair users."
"The museum has a good entrance for disabled people including a lift and automatic doors."
"It's free although donations are requested and should be given."
"Free entry, with usually a special exhibit on the ground floor which requires a paid ticket, but the rest of the museum is still well worth a visit."
"Lifts are available for access for all."
"Wheelchair accessible/ lift. Toilets and cafe."
"There is also a nice café in which you can grab a drink and a bite to eat."
Cons:
"There are lots of levels which are accessed by steps."
"Toilets could do an upgrade and they were missing toilet roll."
"Lift was out of order when we'd already gone upstairs with our pram so had to take pram down steps which wasn't fun!"
"Not a huge amount of disability access which I would expect from such a popular and big museum - no seats, etc."
"Unfortunately no on site parking, nor disabled parking. We used a multi storey car park near the Riverside and walked approx. 10 mins to reach the museum."
"The play area is in dire need of an upgrade."
"Shame they are taking such a strict approach to capacity and masking when it isn’t a legal requirement. Slightly ruined the visit."
Family and Child-Friendliness
Pros:
"Plenty of space for children to explore. Nice cafe too."
"Great for kids as lots of educational stuff."
"If you have kids they will definitely love it!"
"Enjoy coming here on my own or with the kids. A great time to spend for all the family."
"Absolutely great attraction for kids, free of charge also."
"A great family friendly place to visit, interesting displays and a fair variety in the gift shop."
"The place offers great learning opportunities for kids through interactive experiences."
Cons:
"Be warned - if you enjoy going to an art gallery where very young unsupervised children are allowed to run riot through the place - this is the experience you will enjoy!"
"Our teens maintained interest, but younger children may get bored with some areas."
"The kids dress up area is OK, but not really anywhere for adults to sit and rest whilst they're on there."
"It felt like it was full of 'filler' creatures."
"The ONLY downside, in my opinion, is the body in the box."
"Disappointing. There's some really nice Egyptian artifacts on display but no information on what they are or where they were found."
"A museum is not a place for a political narrative."
Cafe and Food Services
Pros:
"There is a cafe as well and the food looked great!"
"Cafe food is nice and reasonably priced."
"Pleasant cafe selling cakes drinks and sandwiches."
"A very reasonable cafe too!"
"Snack bar reasonable and good quality."
"The cafe also serves very tasty food, although prices are relatively high."
"The coffee was very good."
Cons:
"The only slight surprise was the small range of food on offer in the cafe, when I visited."
"Unfortunately, the coffee machine was out of order in the cafe which was a shame."
"The cafe was a bit disappointing. It certainly has been scaled back in terms of menu choices."
"The café food was a bit pricy and the drinks were not that agatizing as well."
"However, I think that food is costly here."
"My tuna mayo sandwich for £5.50 was delicious but unsatisfying."
"Cafe was noisy, busy and a limited selection of sandwiches and pastries."