A new Museum of Bristol will open on this site in 2 years time
many thanks to all staff & Volunteers
Which contains over 700 exhibits relating to Bristol's long and varied industrial past
The Transport gallery displays most forms of land transport with a particular Bristol twist, almost all were built here, in the cityfascinated by anything that moves, Favourites include the world's first holiday caravan and a 1950s equivalent, the Grenville steam carriage and a working Gauge 1 model railway. There are also bicycles, motorcycles, cars, carriages and a Lodekka bus which is still used to this day to carry visitors from the City Museum to the Industrial museum for Sunday Fundays.
The story of the Port of Bristol is told with models, paintings and fascinating objects. There are great views across the city and the docks from the viewing balcony.
The Print & Pack gallery tells the story of one of Bristol's biggest industries with machinery and products. There are ex-factory printing machines which are put to good use during the regular hands-on family activities days. You can make your own poster or bag to take home.
