M Shed

M Shed
Wapping Road
Bristol
City of Bristol
BS1 4RN
England

Website

www.mshed.org

E-mail

general.museum@bristol.gov.uk

Telephone

0117 352 6600

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

M Shed is an exciting and innovative new museum for Bristol that tells the story of our city.
Located on the historic dockside, Bristol’s flagship museum has been designed to retain the character of the former 1950s transit shed.

Three galleries reveal the fascinating story of the city and its unique place in the world. From prehistoric times to the present day, explore the history of Bristol through the objects and stories of the people who have made the city what it is today.

See amazing film and photographs, listen to moving personal stories, encounter rare and quirky objects and add your own memories of the city through the many interactive displays.

M Shed is a living museum, where stories of the past will spark discussions about the future- where YOU can contribute to the changing story of the city.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm [closed Mondays]
Weekends and Bank Holiday Mondays 10am-6pm

Admission charges

FREE

When this museum opens, part of Bristol Museums’ Designated Collections related to Bristol’s role as a manufacturing city and major seaport will be on display here.

Other parts of these collections can be seen at Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery, Georgian House, Red Lodge, and Blaise Castle House Museum. Please contact Bristol Museums for more information if you wish to see a specific item.

The museums were Designated in respect of outstanding collections relating to the City of Bristol, including topographical paintings and prints, maps and archaeological collections. The collections relating to the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th centuries are particularly rich, and reflect the importance of Bristol in those centuries.

Key artists and exhibits

Designated Collection

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

30 November 2013 — 23 February 2014 *on now

Encounter the rich array of wildlife on our planet in this world-renowned exhibition from the Natural History Museum – touring at M Shed for the very first time.

Now in its 49th year, the competition provides a global showcase of extraordinary images celebrating the drama, beauty and splendour of the natural world with astonishing, creative and sometimes humorous wildlife photography.

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

£3/ £2 concs
Children (5-16yrs) £2
Under 5s free
Family ticket £8
(2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children)

Group bookings

1 in 10 go free. Must be booked in advance: 0117 922 3567 email:museumbookings@bristol.gov.uk

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year/

Exhibition Talks: A Judge's Perspective

18 January 2014 — 18 December 2013

A look at winning photographs and processes with competition Wildlife Photographer of the Year judge, Roz Kidman Cox. Meet in the gallery, free with exhibition ticket.

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

*Free with exhibition ticket.

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year/

Winning shots

8 February 2014 11am-4pm

Let professional photographer, Martin Edwards teach you how to take amazing wildlife pictures with your camera.

Workshops cost £35 each. Suitable for ages 16+. Limited places available. Advanced booking essential. Please bring your own art materials/camera.

Call M Shed on 0117 352 6600 to book your place.

Admission

Workshops cost £35 each.

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year/

Valentines: The Birds And The Bees

14 February 2014 6-7:30pm

Love is in the air! What does it take to attract a mate? Learn more about relationships in the animal kingdom with this special late night opening.

Suitable for

Admission

Tickets: £8. Includes exhibition entry to Wildlife Photographer of the Year and free drink on arrival. Evening bar. Limited numbers, booking essential. Call M Shed on 0117 352 6600 to book your place.

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year/

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Historical Walk: Exploring Redcliffe

27 December 2013 1:30-3:15pm

Venture on our guided walk into the once-autonomous township of Redcliffe, where you will find some of the most impressive remains of historical Bristol - from large-scale buildings, such as St. Mary Redcliffe church and Temple Meads railway station, to tucked-away gems, such as the Hermit's Cave and the remains of the city's Water Gate. Our guides will reveal how this fascinating and often overlooked area played a vital role in establishing Bristol's reputation as a world-class city.

The walk is at a gentle pace and suitable for participants at all levels of physical ability.

Route M Shed - Bathurst Basin - Temple Meads - Redcliff Back - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11290217/historic_walks_jul-sep_live_rev.pdf

Historical Walk: Explore The Old City

19 December 2013 From 10:30am

Our 1.8 mile walk around the heart of Old Bristol spans a millennium of history. Our expert walk leaders will point out locations which saw the birth of the city, its growth and later decline as a major seaport and centre of commerce. They will highlight some of the events, people andplaces that earned the city a place in national history, culture and the arts.

The walk is at a gentle pace on level terrain and is suitable forparticipants at all levels of physical ability.

Route
M Shed - King Street - Wine Street - Welsh Back - Queen Square - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11290217/historic_walks_jul-sep_live_rev.pdf

Historical Walk: Explore the Floating Harbour

7 January 2014 From 10:30am

Are you interested in discovering more about Bristol’s floating harbour and how it has evolved? Join expert guides as they take you on a trip into Bristol's old docklands, pointing out its maritime heritage and supplementing the tour with a wealth of fascinating photographs and maps. Sign up at M Shed on the day.

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

£2 suggested donation

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/events/historical-walk-explore-the-floating-harbour-tues-7-jan/

Winter Lecture

9 January 2014 7:30-9pm

Speaker: Dan Cruickshank, TV presenter, author and architectural expert
The Monica Jones Memorial Lecture. Bristolians proudly claim that their city has more Georgian buildings than Bath (including the Georgian House Museum in Great George Street!). Dan Cruickshank is an acknowledged authority in this period of architecture and will discuss its continuing significance and value.

Where

Tyndall Lecture Theatre
Tyndall Avenue
Bristol
BS8 1TL

Admission

£2 suggested donation

Website

http://www.bristol.gov.uk/page/leisure-and-culture/talks-and-lectures-museums

Historical Walk: M Shed to Victoria Park

From 12 January 2014
15 January 2014 10:30am-12:15pm
From 12 March 2014

Discover how Bedminster evolved from a rural Somerset parish to a bustling industrial town and the inevitable impact that this had on public health. Expert guides will highlight some of the key features of the Victorian expansion of south Bristol, illustrating the walk with a wealth of historical photographs, drawings and maps.

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
£2 suggested donation.

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/events/historical-walk-m-shed-to-victoria-park-wed-15-jan/

Moved by Conflict: Collecting and Curating the First World War

16 January 2014 6-7:30pm

M Shed Curator's Roundtable
How does a modern and forward-looking city museum plan and present a major exhibition marking the catastrophic global conflict of 1914-18? In this roundtable session, M Shed curators discuss some of the challenges of commemorating war in a museum setting.

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/events/uwe-moved-by-conflict-collecting-and-curating-the-first-world-war/

Historical Walk: Explore the Old City

23 January 2014 10:30am-12:45pm
From 20 February 2014
From 20 March 2014

This 0.8 mile walk around the heart of Old Bristol spans a millennium of history. Expert walk leaders will point out locations which saw the birth of the city, its growth and later decline as a major seaport and centre of commerce. Events, people and places that earned the city a place in national history, culture and the arts are highlighted along the way.

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

£2 suggested donation.
Free.
Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/events/historical-walk-explore-the-old-city-thurs-23-jan-2014/

Picture the natural world

25 January 2014 11am-4pm

Wildlife illustrator Sue Lees, will demonstrate techniques to create beautiful nature drawings.

Workshops cost £35 each. Suitable for ages 16+. Limited places available. Advanced booking essential. Please bring your own art materials.

Admission

Workshops cost £35 each. Suitable for ages 16+. Limited places available. Advanced booking essential. Please bring your own art materials.

Call M Shed on 0117 352 6600 to book your place.

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year/

Historical walk of Redcliffe

31 January 2014 1:30-3:15pm
From 28 February 2014
From 28 March 2014

Venture into the once-autonomous township of Redcliffe, where you will find some of the most impressive remains of historical Bristol - from large-scale buildings, such as St. Mary Redcliffe church and Temple Meads railway station, to tucked-away gems, including the Hermit's Cave and the remains of the city's Water Gate. Guides will reveal how this fascinating and often overlooked area played a vital role in establishing Bristol's reputation as a world-class city.

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

£2 suggested donation. Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/events/historical-walk-exploring-redcliffe-31-jan-2014/

Historical Walk: Explore the Floating Harbour

4 February 2014 10:30am-12:45pm

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

£2 suggested donation

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/events/historical-walk-explore-the-floating-harbour-tues-4-feb/

The Bees Knees

22 February 2014 11am-4pm

Did you know there are 24 species of bumblebee in the UK? Learn how to identify our familiar garden visitors.

Workshops cost £35 each. Suitable for ages 16+. Limited places available. Advanced booking essential. Please bring your own art materials/camera.

Call M Shed on 0117 352 6600 to book your place.