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

Weddings at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Celebrate your wedding at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery in surroundings that combine elegance, history and cultural richness. The grand halls, chandeliers and vaulted ceilings create a stunning backdrop for your ceremony and reception. Couples can enjoy private access to the museum’s galleries, providing unique opportunities for photos and special moments. Every detail is supported by a dedicated events team, ensuring your wedding is seamless, personal and deeply memorable. 

A stunning backdrop for your special day

Winterstoke and Wills Halls provide expansive, light-filled spaces perfect for a wedding breakfast or evening reception. Guests can gather beneath the historic features, enjoying elegant surroundings while celebrating your special day. The venue’s flexibility allows couples to tailor the layout and décor to reflect their style, whether hosting an intimate gathering or a grand celebration.  

The museum’s galleries provide a distinctive backdrop for photos and the evening can continue with a DJ or disco. Couples have the opportunity to meet the Head Chef and discuss menus, ensuring a personalised experience. A dedicated events team manages every detail, so the day runs smoothly and guests can enjoy the surroundings, the food and the celebrations in comfort. 

Weddings at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Twilight Wedding Package

  • Arrival drinks reception
  • Three-course seasonal wedding breakfast with coffee and petit fours
  • House wine with the wedding breakfast
  • Toast with a flute of Prosecco per guest
  • DJ/Disco
  • Opportunity to meet the Head Chef and arrange a complimentary menu tasting 

Wedding Celebration Package

  • Arrival drinks reception
  • Access to a gallery of your choice for a photoshoot
  • Seasonal canapés on arrival
  • Choice of five options from the seasonal bowl food menu
  • DJ/Disco 
Weddings at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Spaces that offer weddings

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.

Council Chamber at Bristol City Hall
Bristol City Hall

Council Chamber

up to 250
Meetings, Conferences, Weddings

The Council Chamber offers a distinctive setting within Bristol City Hall, suited to focused corporate 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. 

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E: events.bmag@compass-group.co.uk 
T: 0117 203 2306

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