Museum
M Shed
Bristol's free city museum in a former harbourside transit shed, telling the story of the city and its people through objects, vehicles and photographs. The working cranes outside and the dockside make it an easy stop on a harbour walk.
📍 Bristol, South West · BS1 4RN
Visitor information
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN
- Opening times
- Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays (also opened Mondays 27 Jul-7 Sep 2026) - official opening-times page, 2026-10-07.
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Indoor
- Good on a rainy day
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What's on near M Shed
Everything we list here and within half a mile, in one place.
Also here
Brandon Hill ParkParkBristol and Bath Railway PathRailwayBristol AquariumAquariumBristol Ferry Boat CoWater ActivitiesBristol Ghost ToursOtherBristol HippodromeTheatreBristol Packet Boat RidesWater ActivitiesBrunel's SS Great BritainMuseumCabot Tower Codebreaking WalkOtherCurious About BristolTrails & treasure huntsDame Emily ParkParkFlying Trapeze Above & Beyond CircusStadiumUpside Down House BristolHistoric HouseMake a day of it
M Shed is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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