Previous Exhibitions

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.

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.

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.

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.

This film installation spotlights a pivotal, yet often overlooked, moment in the history of medical cinema.

A travelling exhibition previewed at Glenside Hospital Museum. Warm and gentle support for women who want to be heard: voices of the Bristol Crisis Service for Women

To celebrate World Mental Health Day we join with poet Shagufta K. Iqbal in exploring how we survived lockdown and how communities can come together to support each other.

We have been working with poet Caroline Burrows to create an online poetry event to be launched on September 10th for World Suicide Prevention Day

The museum houses the story of the institution opened, in 1861, as Bristol Lunatic Asylum. Before the asylum was built it was derided by the mayor and city councillors as the ‘Lunatic Pauper Palace’. They were adamant that the building was an unnecessary expense and for 16 years the city managed to resist its legal requirement to provide decent accommodation for lunatics.