M Shed, Bristol

If you do not know anything about the city and you want to learn more, this is the best place. It maybe useful if you knew the area, as we were left scratching our heads from time to time. My 11yo loved it. Very interactive.

Really good way to get to know Bristol, past and present. Good to see the darker history of Bristol - slavery - exhibited not hidden. Lots of interactive exhibits, good for both children and adults. Free to public, including visitors to area - donations welcomed. Good, reasonably priced gift shop and cafes.

They have done some excellent work recently on new and updated exhibits, in addition to the stalwarts, the Bristol bus and Douglas motorcycle. What made this visit was the Aardman Animation exhibition, this is charged at a very affordable £6 for adults. It is amazing to see the attention to detail and the effort required to make their latest film, Early Man.

An excellent local museum which is both interactive and engaging. Very interesting displays about the origins of the city and more recent information neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Plenty of information about maritime heritage, slavery, manufacturing and the arts. A great place for all ages in any weather.

Plenty of Bristol History in this wonderful museum on the Bristol Harbour. There are stunning views from the upstairs balcony also, so on a nice day,you could stand there and take in the beautiful views and watch the boats go along the harbour. Lots of things to see and do here, for any age. It is nice to see so much of Bristol's history here, and not just for people who are visitors of our lovely Brizzle, but also for the people who live here. Its lovely to have a museum with so much local history. In the top floor there is a changeable exhibit, which is usually chargeable. There are toilets and a cafe here.