Hidden Treasures

On 22nd August, curators from Bristol Museum and Art Gallery will reveal three different ways in which treasures in our collections are hidden from the public: our collection which we acquired from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum when it closed, and which are currently in store (11 a.m. led by Sue Giles); our large ‘behind the scenes’ biology collection which contributes hugely to scientific research (12 a.m. led by Isla Gladstone); and our internationally recognised collection of Chinese glass and ceramic treasures which are ‘hidden in plain view’ in one of our galleries (13.30 led by Willemijn van Noord).

Date: August 22nd, 11 – 11.45am (British Empire and Commonwealth collection) / 12 – 12.45pm (hidden science research linked to biology collection) / 1.30 – 2.15pm (Chinese ceramics and glass treasures)

Booking details: email general.museum@bristol.gov.uk / telephone 0117 9223571

Special conditions / access information:
Meeting point for all 3 events is the Reception desk, front hall, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
There are 20 places available on the British Empire and Commonwealth collection event, 10 places on each of the other events