Bristol Museums Learning

01/06/2026

Did you know we run a Discover Toys Workshop for schools🧸 at Blaise Museums on Thursdays and Fridays?

01/06/2026

☀️ Now the weather’s improving, it’s the perfect time to plan a school visit to Blaise Museum!

🧸Our 'Discover: Toys' workshop invites pupils to explore toys from the past through hands-on activities – handling real objects, testing how toys move, and comparing materials and design over time.
📷All the toys pictured come from Blaise museums collection!

Reception & Years 1–2
When: Thursdays & Fridays (April–November)
Sessions: 11am or 12:30pm

Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful Blaise Castle Estate 🌳

Book your visit today. Link in comments

27/05/2026

Share a Story Month is nearly over! 😢

We’ve loved sharing stories with you during our Tuesday Story Box sessions this month. We hope you managed to catch one of our animated tales in the mini cinema at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery!

As well as Archibald the Dragon: A Saxon tale, visitors can enjoy beautifully animated films telling the stories of Mary Griffiths- the first person to cross the Suspension Bridge- as well as the legends of Goram and Vincent, the giants of the Avon Gorge, and powerful stories from the Bristol Blitz.

If you can’t make it to the museum, don’t worry, all of the films are available on our Learning Resources page.

🏫 They’re perfect for the classroom or for home learning, with teacher guides and curriculum-linked activity ideas included.


Go All In 2026

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

It was a pleasure to explore Ancient Egypt with you!

20/05/2026

Looks like they had a blast!

It’s great to see children enjoying their time in our museums and getting stuck into learning. While the workshops are a big part of the day, it’s just as wonderful to see them exploring the rest of the museum too.

For some children, a school trip is their first ever visit to a museum, so these experiences really count. They help build confidence, spark curiosity, and show that museums are welcoming spaces for everyone.

19/05/2026

Looking for a fun, flexible way to get involved with museums?

Bristol Museums Learning team are looking for volunteers to help make hands-on learning engaging and fun!

Could this be you? Or maybe you know someone who fits the bill?

Families and education groups are an important link with the local community and you’ll help make sure they have a positive and memorable visit.🙂

No experience needed and full training is provided. You can volunteer as little or as often as suits you.

More info and apply- link in comments:
Closing date 7 June

18/05/2026

Looking for a learning workshop for home‑educated children aged 8–12?
Join us tomorrow at M Shed for 'Saxons and Bristol'!

Tickets are still available https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/m-shed/saxon-bristol/

17/05/2026

What are these beautifully shaped objects from our collections? 👀

Here’s a clue: they come from a time period we explore in one of our learning workshops.
We’ll reveal more tomorrow…

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