Bristol Industrial Museum, Bristol

Name: Bristol Industrial Museum
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom

#76 among attractions in Bristol

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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. ()

Coordinates: 51°26'50"N, 2°35'55"W

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Bristol Industrial Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: M Shed, Arnolfini, Bristol Cathedral, Redcliffe Caves.

~130 ftNE
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~1860 ftN
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Bridge
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bristol Industrial Museum?

Nearby attractions include M Shed, Bristol (1 min walk), Fire-float Pyronaut, Bristol (1 min walk), Matthew Ship, Bristol (2 min walk), Fairbairn steam crane, Bristol (3 min walk).

How to get to Bristol Industrial Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bristol Industrial Museum:

Train

Princes Wharf (2 min walk)
SS Great Britain (8 min walk)

Ferry

Millennium Square • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (3 min walk)
Prince Street Bridge • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (3 min walk)

Bus

Wapping Wharf • Lines: m2 (4 min walk)
Queen Square • Lines: m2 (7 min walk)