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Exhibitions in Bristol

Soak up some culture at one of Bristol's many exhibitions. Whether you want to see paintings, photography, artefacts or Wallace and Gromit there's an exhibition to suit your mood.

There are excellent art galleries, museums and contemporary arts centres in the city that host a varied programme of exhibitions throughout the year, many are free to enter as well.

For local history and seasonal exhibitions, head to M Shed on the harbourside, or Bristol Museum and Art Gallery at the top of Park Street.

For contemporary art, pay a visit to The Royal West of England Academy, Spike Island and Arnolfini. Photography fans - don't miss out on the latest exhibitions at The Royal Photographic Society and Martin Parr Foundation, both in Paintworks and free to enter.

You'll also find a varied mix of exhibitions in Bristol's churches and cathedrals, as well as in our parks and universities. Take a look below at some of the current and upcoming events in the city.

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RNLI 200 exhibition at Weston Library

Weston-super-Mare

Discover the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Weston-super-Mare and help celebrate the charity's 200th anniversary during a free exhibition throughout May.

Dates

From:

11 May 2024to11 May 2024
RNLI 200 exhibition at Weston Library

Weston-super-Mare

Discover the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Weston-super-Mare and help celebrate the charity's 200th anniversary during a free exhibition throughout May.

Dates

From:

13 May 2024to17 May 2024
North Somerset Arts Members' Exhibition at Failand Village Hall

North Somerset & the Mendips

North Somerset Arts represents over eighty artists and creatives throughout the county who work with a wide variety of media from ceramics to textiles, painting to sculpture - there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to17 May 2024
RNLI 200 exhibition at Weston Library

Weston-super-Mare

Discover the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Weston-super-Mare and help celebrate the charity's 200th anniversary during a free exhibition throughout May.

Dates

From:

18 May 2024to18 May 2024
North Somerset Arts Members' Exhibition at Failand Village Hall

North Somerset & the Mendips

North Somerset Arts represents over eighty artists and creatives throughout the county who work with a wide variety of media from ceramics to textiles, painting to sculpture - there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Dates

From:

18 May 2024to18 May 2024
North Somerset Arts Members' Exhibition at Failand Village Hall

North Somerset & the Mendips

North Somerset Arts represents over eighty artists and creatives throughout the county who work with a wide variety of media from ceramics to textiles, painting to sculpture - there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Dates

From:

19 May 2024to19 May 2024
RNLI 200 exhibition at Weston Library

Weston-super-Mare

Discover the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Weston-super-Mare and help celebrate the charity's 200th anniversary during a free exhibition throughout May.

Dates

From:

20 May 2024to24 May 2024
Broad Meadow - wildflower installation & audio experience at Broadmead

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Step into the lost nature of Broadmead.

Dates

From:

24 May 2024to24 May 2024

Price
Free
RNLI 200 exhibition at Weston Library

Weston-super-Mare

Discover the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Weston-super-Mare and help celebrate the charity's 200th anniversary during a free exhibition throughout May.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to25 May 2024
Broad Meadow - wildflower installation & audio experience at Broadmead

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Step into the lost nature of Broadmead.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to20 June 2024

Price
Free
Windrush: Portraits of a Pioneering Generation at the RWA

Clifton

A display of ten portraits on tour from the Royal Collection Trust.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to11 Aug 2024

Price
Guide Price From Free to £16.00 Per Ticket
Valda Jackson: Miss Polly at the RWA

Clifton

Valda Jackson: Miss Polly, showcases a powerful and evocative installation by esteemed writer and artist Valda Jackson MBE RWA.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to11 Aug 2024

Price
Guide Price From Free to £16.00 Per Ticket
Valda Jackson: Miss Polly at the RWA

Clifton

Valda Jackson: Miss Polly, showcases a powerful and evocative installation by esteemed writer and artist Valda Jackson MBE RWA.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to11 Aug 2024

Price
Guide Price From Free to £16.00 Per Ticket
Rasheed Araeen: Conscious Forms at the RWA

Clifton

An exhibition celebrating work by pioneering artist, curator and activist Rasheed Araeen.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to11 Aug 2024

Price
Guide Price From Free to £16.00 Per Ticket
RNLI 200 exhibition at Weston Library

Weston-super-Mare

Discover the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Weston-super-Mare and help celebrate the charity's 200th anniversary during a free exhibition throughout May.

Dates

From:

28 May 2024to31 May 2024
Medical Detection Dogs Live - Meet the Dogs Saving Lives! at Bawa Healthcare & Leisure

North Bristol

Join Medical Detection Dogs for an extraordinary event celebrating the remarkable work of the charity as they mark their 16th year of charitable service in their mission to save and enhance lives using the incredible power of the dogs' nose.

Dates

From:

4 June 2024to4 June 2024

Price
Guide Price From £10.00 Per Ticket
Bristol Artist's Book Event at UWE Bower Ashton Studios

Southville

Bristol Artist's Book Event at Bower Ashton will take place over the weekend of 29th and 30th June 2024, 11am - 5pm each day. Free event. All welcome.

Dates

From:

29 June 2024to30 June 2024

Price
Free
Look Up! The story of hot air ballooning in Bristol at Aerospace Bristol

S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

Aerospace Bristol and Cameron Balloons are pleased to announce 'Look Up! The Story of Hot Air Ballooning in Bristol' – coming to the museum this summer!

Dates

From:

24 July 2024to1 Sept 2024
Bristol Photo Festival

Bristol & Bath

Bristol Photo Festival is a new biennial festival with a year-round programme of commissions, collaborations, and exhibitions by both local and international artists.

Dates

From:

16 Oct 2024to20 Oct 2024
RNLI 200 exhibition at Weston Library

Weston-super-Mare

Discover the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Weston-super-Mare and help celebrate the charity's 200th anniversary during a free exhibition throughout May.

Dates

From:

1 May 2024to3 May 2024

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