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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

A great rainy-day museum in City of Bristol

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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery offers a fascinating day out for families, with free entry and a vast collection spanning natural history, art, and world cultures. Kids love the 'Animals of the World' gallery, featuring a life-sized blue whale skeleton and a giant sloth, plus the interactive 'World Wildlife' space where they can touch real fossils and furs. Highlights include the Egyptian mummy, dinosaur skeletons, and the 'Bristol's Story' exhibition with hands-on elements. Facilities: baby-changing, lifts, pushchair-friendly, and a café with children's menu. Practical tip: Pick up a free family trail at the entrance to guide your visit.

The museum is fully indoor, perfect for a rainy day, and suitable for all ages from toddlers to teens. Free entry (donations welcome) keeps it budget-friendly.

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Rainy day pick

A great choice when the weather is against you

EntryFree / cheap

SettingIndoor

AreaCity of Bristol

What parents should know

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery offers a fascinating day out for families, with free entry and a vast collection spanning natural history, art, and world cultures.

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Pick up a free family trail at entrance

Ask for a free family trail at the entrance to guide your visit and keep children engaged with structured activities.