January and February can often be the least pleasant months in terms of weather, so how about paying a visit to one of the many brilliant museums Bristol has to offer?
Can’t decide which one to go to? Not to worry, we’ve narrowed it down to five for you...
The museum has wide collections of art, nature and history on display in a building which is arguably one of the nicest in Bristol.
To find out about the last billion years of Earth’s history, explore the region’s natural wonders and discover more about peoples’ lives, past and present, this museum is the place to go.
The museum has regular exhibits on display, with the next being Netsuke: Miniature masterpieces from Japan which runs from 18 May 2022 to 5 June 2022
M Shed tells the story of Bristol from prehistoric times right up to the present day.
The building is packed with amazing film and photographs, moving personal stories and the chance to encounter rare and quirky objects.
Most importantly, you’ll be able to add your own memories of Bristol through the interactive displays.
There is currently a behind the scenes tours which gives people the chance to look at treasures of Bristol’s industrial past, but this comes to a close on 31 January.
Next month, from 21 February to 25 February, there is a special train and crane driving experience which gives people the chance to take part in a 20 minute steam engine driving experience followed by a 20 minute session in one of museum’s cranes.
Located in Millennium Square, this science museum has a little something for everyone.
With over 250 interactive exhibits over two floors, ‘We the Curious’ is sure to satisfy even the deepest curiosity.
Regular exhibitions and work shops take place at the museum, with several taking place in May.
For more information and booking details, visit their website
If you are on the look out for ‘supersonic family fun’ then get yourself down to Aerospace Bristol.
The museum is home to the last Concorde to be built and the last to fly, but with plenty of other things to see it makes for a truly full day out.
For information on tickets and availability, visit the website
George Müller cared for 10,000 orphaned children in Bristol during the Victorian era.
During his lifetime he received £1,500,000 in money and gifts in kind. At present day prices, this would be over £100 million.
The museum celebrates his incredible story incredible story of how George Müller cared for and educated over 10,000 orphans in Victorian Bristol.
There are multi-media and interactive exhibits, original artifacts and replicas of an incredible archive of orphan records.