M Shed

Free entry

From prehistoric times to the present day, follow the history of Bristol through the objects and stories of the people who made the city what it is today.


Find out why Bristol looks the way it does, why Bristol people have made and traded the things they have and how Bristol people have lived and worked over the centuries.


See Bristol’s very own dinosaur, discover how Bristol people prepared for and endured the Second World War, see Bristol’s discoveries and inventions and uncover how people have socialised, celebrated and challenged over time.
From Brunel to Banksy - discover Bristol’s unique place in the world.


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