Britains Imperial Past Locations: City Centre 0117 925 4980

For the first time, Bristol has a museum dedicated to telling the amazing history of the city, through the objects and stories of the people who have made the city what it is today. Located on the historic dockside, Bristol's flagship museum has been designed to retain the unique 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 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 interactive displays.

Hands-On Science Centre

"This community museum is run solely by volunteers with the financial support of South Gloucestershire Council and Thornbury Town Council. It provides a museum service for Thornbury and all the parishes of the Lower Severn Vale."

Bristol's major museum and art gallery houses an outstanding and diverse range of objects, from sea dinosaurs to magnificent art. A visit to the region's largest museum and art gallery is guaranteed to inspire you! Locations: Clifton 0117 922 3600

Collection of Teddy Bears portraying the history of British Bears. Banwell Castle, Banwell (01934) 823122

A new permanent exhibition which tells the story of Jane Austen's Bath experience - the effect that living here had on her and her writing.

35 Bristol artists tackle the subject of mortality through Painting, Sculpture, Installations and Film/Video. From humorous Grim Reapers and Mexican Day of the Dead shrines to personal stories of loss this exhibition shows us what it is to be human... and dead. City centre Art, Exhibition, Pro Cathedral, Mortal, Events, Death

Contemporary art gallery in the heart of Bristol in the Christmas Steps Area. We represent artists from England, France, Italy, Russia and Mexico.

Woodchester Mansion is a 19th century Victorian Gothic masterpiece abandoned in mid construction in 1873. The house has fine quality stone carving, both inside and out, from the spectacular gargoyles to the elaborate apex stones, roof bosses of plants, animals and the Mansion’s famous Green Men. The Mansion is open at weekends (but not all Saturdays) and bankholidays from Easter to end of October