M SHED

An important part of the Bristol museums group the M shed is among the must visit tourist attractions in Bristol due to its historic importance. Visitors get to enjoy the various ongoing exhibits, machinery used on the docks including the largest and oldest crane among other things. The tourist attraction also has a unique rail ride, a great activity for kids to enjoy

An important part of the Bristol museums group, the M shed is one of the most visited sites by tourists exploring the Bristol harbour. This museum is not to be missed easily as it houses some huge historic cranes outside the building structure. The oldest of the cranes belongs to the 19th century and was used up until the 1950s. The museum is actually set up in a large shed and offers a multimedia experience diving deep into the city‘s rich history with a lot of permanent and temporary exhibits.

Visitors are able to enjoy displays based on stories of common people in the context of major historical events in the city. The museum also houses exhibits on transportation and maritime history of the city. Visitors get to enjoy interactive experiences like operating the original steam cranes or taking a ride on the Bristol harbour railway.

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Highlights

• Visitors can enjoy a unique blend of permanent and temporary exhibits that focus on the city‘s rich cultural history in this unique museum.
• Several of the exhibits in the museum are based on the stories of day to day lives of common people in context of the major historical events of the city.
• The museum also houses exhibits based on transportation and maritime history of the city.
• Visitors can also enjoy interactive experiences which include the original machinery of the docks, such as operating the original steam crane.
• Kids enjoy taking the Bristol harbour railway, which takes them on a fun ride with the views of the harbour and the SS Great Britain.