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Receptions at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Events at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Receptions at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Celebrate in style with a reception at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. The venue’s sweeping staircases, glittering chandeliers and elegant Edwardian Baroque architecture create a refined backdrop for drinks and social gatherings. Guests can enjoy the museum’s art and history while mingling in a sophisticated setting. The halls offer flexible layouts, perfect for hosting evening receptions, private celebrations and networking events. 

Mix, mingle and celebrate in elegant surroundings

Winterstoke and Wills Halls provide a flexible setting for social gatherings, offering plenty of room for guests to mingle comfortably. The combination of high ceilings, arched balconies and elegant period features creates a sense of occasion while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming.

Guests can enjoy a seasonal drink on arrival alongside a selection of canapés, with a staffed bar available throughout the evening. The museum’s collections and historic surroundings add cultural interest to the reception, while a dedicated events team takes care of every detail so hosts can focus on entertaining. 

BMAG view of ceiling at event

Reception Package

  • Choice of seasonal drink on arrival
  • Selection of 4 canapés per guest
  • Staffed bar facility 

Spaces that offer receptions

Queen Elizabeth II Hall at Bristol City Hall
Bristol City Hall

Queen Elizabeth II Hall

up to 500
Dinners, Meetings, Receptions, Conferences, Weddings, Parties, Christmas

Queen Elizabeth II Hall sits within Bristol City Hall, offering a striking setting for large-scale events.

Winterstoke & Wills Halls at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Winterstoke and Wills Halls

up to 400
Dinners, Meetings, Receptions, Conferences, Weddings, Parties, Christmas

Winterstoke and Wills Halls form the heart of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, providing a grand setting for events in the city centre.

Waterside Suite at M Shed Bristol
M Shed

Waterside Suite

up to 270
Dinners, Exhibitions, Receptions, Conferences, Parties, Christmas

The Waterside Suite is located on the top floor of M Shed, offering a spacious and professional environment for a range of events.

Harbour View Suite at M Shed Bristol
M Shed

Harbour View Suite

up to 230
Dinners, Exhibitions, Meetings, Receptions, Conferences, Weddings, Parties, Christmas

The Harbour View Suite sits on the top floor of M Shed, offering sweeping views across Bristol Harbourside.

What people have to say

I really appreciate the job you did for us and will remember the occasion forever. Everything went perfectly. I was highly pleased, and it has had a lasting positive impact on my family and guests. Looking back at the other venues we viewed and the timescales involved, it feels like a privilege to have celebrated our marriage in your museum. I can only imagine you getting busier and busier as word (and photos) spread. Please thank all the team, those working on the evening and everyone else involved. Simply brilliant. 

Wedding

We absolutely loved having our wedding at Bristol Museum, it was perfect. Thank you for making all the planning as easy as possible, and so stress free for us. We were so impressed too by how the venue was set up on the day - there was such attention to detail and everything was as we wanted it. Any questions we had on the day were quickly and easily answered - it was always easy to find yourself or one of your staff members to ask. Everything went off without a hitch, and we felt very looked after! 

Wedding

As soon as we stepped into the museum, everything else just faded away. Everything looked so romantic, beautiful and overall just stunning. We could see that everyone was soaking up the atmosphere and taking in all the little museum’s details that we love. Because of this, I was immediately put at ease and all my nerves were settled immediately. Throughout the night, pretty much every guest told us what an incredibly beautiful venue it is and what a fun time they had - a few even said it was the best wedding they had ever been to . We also believe that this is the best wedding we have ever been to and the fact that it was ours was everything we ever dreamed. And despite life’s poor timing, we genuinely had the best night of our lives. 

Wedding

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