April 29, 2026
We are now recruiting for a freelance archive specialist as part of our Fit for the Future project at Glenside Hospital Museum. Applications close on 8th May. Find out more.
April 27, 2026
This month, Tea in the Turret is proudly featured as part of City Uncovered, an exciting initiative curated by Yuup, a Bristol-based company bringing together the city's most unique experiences. Tickets essential, book yours now.
April 2, 2026
On Thursday 7th May UWE programme leader Paul Gavin is hosting a talk. Drawing on research and practice, this session will examine the prevalence of mental health conditions among incarcerated populations, the impact of isolation, overcrowding, and violence, and the systemic barriers to effective care.
March 3, 2026
Have you ever wanted to get your hands on items in our museum collection? On Saturday 7th March 2026 for National Lottery Open Week, our museum is opening its doors for a unique experience. Read on to find out about this fantastic opportunity...
January 22, 2026
Unlike the sometimes sterile notes of the medics, these photos brought back their humanity, though often pose more questions:
What were they like?
Can you tell what was wrong with them?
Did they like having their photos taken?
In this talk, Dr Tobia will discuss how people with psychiatric problems have been portrayed, how photography changed that, and how our asylum used these photographs.
January 18, 2026
We're very grateful to everyone who supported our museum in 2025.
Whether you volunteered with us, visited the museum, attended an event, bought from our eBay shop or museum gift shop, created art for one of our exhibitions or commented/liked/shared our social media posts to help raise our profile.
Read on for a round-up of our best events of 2025.
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
