November 19, 2025
Every Saturday at Glenside Hospital Museum. We invite you to enjoy tea and cake in our quirky little secret space. Tickets only: booking essential (via Eventbrite).
October 6, 2025
On Thursday 20th November our brilliant researcher Dr Paul Tobia will present a thought-provoking talk and discussion, examining how gender shaped experiences of care and control within the asylum. How were men and women treated differently — and what does that tell us about society then and now?
July 31, 2025
In this slightly bizarre talk at Glenside Hospital Museum Dr Pam Lock, Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol will share her research on Victorian theories about spontaneous human combustion and how they helped found the new discipline of alcohol medicine.
June 30, 2025
Join us for a summer edition of our bestselling guided walking tour. Explore the historic grounds of this former purpose-built psychiatric institution, later known as Glenside Hospital. Tour lasts approx. 60 minutes and include an annual pass to our museum.
April 14, 2025
Glenside Hospital Museum is not just about preserving history — it’s about shaping the future. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, 2025 has marked the launch of the PoW! (Protect Our Wellbeing) initiative.
Find out more details here and book tickets for some our exciting community events.
March 29, 2025
We were delighted to welcome Bristol Lord Mayor this afternoon a for the launch of our Protect our Wellbeing (PoW!) campaign, made possible with a grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund.
March 26, 2025
