PoW! – Page 2 – Glenside Hospital Museum

October 6, 2025

Portraits of Victorian patients at Bristol Lunatic Asylum

October 6, 2025

Two asylums under one roof: gender differences in Victorian healthcare

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

Did Victorians believe heavy drinking caused Spontaneous Human Combustion? (A talk on 16th Oct)

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

Exploring Glenside: a guided walking tour, Sat 23rd Aug

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

Our PoW! (Protect Our Wellbeing) initiative – events and campaign page

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

Official launch of PoW! (Protect our Wellbeing) initiative

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

Paint your own ‘mini brain’

Saturday 17th May 10:00-16:00