Visitor information
Opening times
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday to Saturday | 10:30 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Last admission at 16:15
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Walk-in tickets are available on the door. However please let us know in advance if you are bringing a group of 10 people or more.
Occasionally we must close the Museum at very short notice due to staff shortage. We encourage you to check our website before your visit and apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
Planned Closure
From Friday 3 July to Monday 20 July 2026, the second-floor galleries will be closed for the installation of a new case. During this time, the temporary exhibition, Discovery Room, and the display on the stairs will remain open. All admission tickets will be £3.75 during this period.
The second-floor galleries will reopen on Tuesday 21 July 2026.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Admission charges
| Adult | £7.50 |
| Senior | £6.50 |
| Under 18 | Free |
| Student with valid ID | £3.75 |
| Friends of MEAA | Free |
| B&NES Discovery Card & Season Ticket holders | £3.75 |
| ArtFund National Art Pass | £3.75 |
| BBFA Members | Free |
We offer 10% off museum tickets when you show a Tootbus ticket, and you can get 10% off Tootbus tours when you show your museum ticket or use the promo code on your receipt for online bookings. Please contact us to find out more.