A historic museum with ornate stone columns, arched entryway, and statues at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.
A grand event hall with arched columns, skylight ceiling, and round tables set for dining at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.
A grand museum hall with a high arched glass ceiling, mosaic tile floors, and vintage chandeliers at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.
A grand museum hall with marble columns, detailed archways, and decorative dragon sculptures at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Museum

#11 of 179 Birthday Party venues in Bristol
#8 of 167 Drinks Reception venues in Bristol
  6 reviews  – 
Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1RL –
Clifton, Bristol
From £60
per person
Up to 300
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Historic museum on Queens Road, Bristol, showcasing world-class collections ranging from dinosaurs to fine art, including works by Banksy. Ideal for cultural, themed, or educational gatherings.

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Spaces for hire at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Wills Hall at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Wills Hall
Hall
·
Private space
300 seats
200 standing
Wills Hall, a Hall in Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, is a classically proportioned museum hall defined by formal stone architecture and a grand interior scale. Design: The hall presents neoclassical stone columns, carved balustrades and decorative cornices around tall arched openings. The polished stone floor and broad staircases emphasise the room...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
from £1980 hire fee
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Winterstoke Hall at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Winterstoke Hall
Hall
·
Private space
250 seats
400 standing
Winterstoke Hall is a Hall in Bristol Museum & Art Gallery characterised by a broad central open floor framed by a balustraded mezzanine gallery. Design: The hall features classical plasterwork, a patterned tiled floor and ornate pendant chandeliers beneath a high, light-filled ceiling. Features: The space provides a large uninterrupted floor for...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
from £1 per person
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Wills Hall & Winterstoke Hall at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Wills Hall & Winterstoke Hall
Hall
·
Private space
300 seats
400 standing
There are two main event spaces that can be adjoined. Winterstoke Hall (the front hall) provides a grand entrance foyer, the perfect place for a drinks reception and entertainment. Wills Hall (the rear hall) is the centerpiece of the museum, complete with a grand staircase and chandeliers, ideal for dinners, receptions, product launches, fashion sh...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
from £1980 hire fee
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.4
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Victoria P.
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Pleasant communication
3.0
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Aleta M.
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Excellent communication
5.0
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Emma G.
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Excellent communication
5.0
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Kelly E.
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Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £1650 hire fee + per person
Wills Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Wills Hall & Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Tuesday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £2600 hire fee + per person
Wills Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Wills Hall & Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Wednesday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £2600 hire fee + per person
Wills Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Wills Hall & Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Thursday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £2600 hire fee + per person
Wills Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Wills Hall & Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Friday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £2600 hire fee + per person
Wills Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Wills Hall & Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Saturday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £2600 hire fee + per person
Wills Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Wills Hall & Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Sunday
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £2600 hire fee + per person
Wills Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person
Wills Hall & Winterstoke Hall
19:00 – 1:00
from £60 per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 400
standing
Up to 300
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

If you’re on the search for a genuinely unique and stunning venue, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery is the place to go. We can host both private and corporate events, ranging from cocktail receptions and gala dinners to fashion shows, exhibitions, and weddings. Your backdrop will be the impressive Baroque architecture, with glass ceilings and balconies, sure to sweep your guests off their feet.

FAQ

Yes. All catering must be provided by the venue, which is a catering company able to assist with all catering requirements.

At Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery:

  • Wills Hall hosting 150 guests: £14208
  • Wills Hall & Winterstoke Hall hosting 150 guests: £16966.56

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is located at Queens Road, in Clifton, Bristol.

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