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Bristol Industrial Museum

The Bristol Industrial Museum was a museum in Bristol, England, located on Prince's Wharf beside the Floating Harbour and which closed in 2006. On display were items from Bristol's industrial past –

Railway line past M Shed, Bristol - geograph.org.uk - 4224535

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round

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The Bristol Industrial Museum was a museum in Bristol, England, located on Prince's Wharf beside the Floating Harbour and which closed in 2006. On display were items from Bristol's industrial past – including aviation, car and bus manufacture, and printing – and exhibits documenting Bristol's maritime history. The museum was managed by Bristol City Council along with nearby preserved industrial relics along Prince's Wharf, including the Bristol Harbour Railway, cranes and a small fleet of preserved vessels. The railway, cranes and vessels all now form part of the working exhibits at M Shed Museum. The museum closed its doors to the public on 29 October 2006. M Shed, the new Museum of Bristol has been created on the site, keeping the same façade and many of the exhibits. It opened 17 June 2011.

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The Bristol Industrial Museum was a museum in Bristol, England, located on Prince's Wharf beside the Floating Harbour and which closed in 2006. On display were items from Bristol's industrial past – including aviation, car and bus manufacture, and printing – and exhibits documenting Bristol's maritime history. The museum was managed by Bristol City Council along with nearby preserved industrial relics along Prince's Wharf, including the Bristol Harbour Railway, cranes and a small fleet of preserved vessels. The railway, cranes and vessels all now form part of the working exhibits at M Shed Museum. The museum closed its doors to the public on 29 October 2006. M Shed, the new Museum of Bristol has been created on the site, keeping the same façade and many of the exhibits. It opened 17 June 2011.

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Coordinates
51.4473, -2.5986
Address
Princes Wharf, Bristol, BS1 4RN
Opening
Tu-Su 10:00-17:00

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bristol Industrial Museum?
Bristol Industrial Museum is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.4473°, -2.5986°.
What are the opening hours for Bristol Industrial Museum?
OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.