November 3, 2025
What Brings Me Joy launches on Saturday 8th November 2025. The exhibition features work from 25 artists who responded to explore the theme of joy: what brings it, how it feels, and where it can be found.
September 7, 2025
One aspect of maintaining mental fitness is to participate in activities that bring joy. With this exhibition we would like to celebrate creativity as well as entertain our visitors. We welcome artists who would like to use our collection for inspiration, but this is not a requirement. The exhibition is in a church so it is not a traditional space. Submissions now close on 29th September, visit this page for full info on how to apply.
May 17, 2025
Mood States has been exhibited at, among other places, the Royal College of Psychiatrists and The Museum of the Mind. We now welcome this fascinating collection to Glenside Hospital Museum in Bristol.
Featuring a dozen head sculptures, each representing different mood states, the collection offers a physical manifestation of the mind's inner workings, assuring viewers they are not alone in their darkest thoughts.
March 21, 2025
March 17, 2025
This new exhibition brings together voices from the past and present to reflect on how self-injury has been seen, experienced and understood.
Inspired by characters from early modern plays and shaped by real life experiences today, I Am Worthy invites you into a shared space of empathy, challenge and reflection.
April 16, 2024
The history of commonwealth nurses and their contribution to the NHS is one that is often overlooked. Discover this hidden history at Glenside Hospital through the exhibition ‘Answering the Call’ which showcases the triumphs and challenges faced by these nurses.
June 22, 2023
An exciting exhibition of contemporary art exploring mental health care at Glenside Hospital Museum, Bristol. One of three ground-breaking new exhibitions across the UK.
June 1, 2023
Edible Histories was an arts project that took place part as part of the Bristol 650 celebrations. Five objects that tell the story of Bristol were selected from Aerospace Bristol, Bristol Zoo Project, Tyntesfield, Glenside Hospital Museum and M-shed.
April 13, 2023
Five artists display their pictures following ten mornings of exploration in the Museum. Their inspiration has been drawn from the stories and beautiful colours in our stained glass windows as well as the curious objects on display.
