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Explore our collections of art, nature and history on display in this beautiful building. Find out about the last billion years of earth’s history, explore the region’s natural wonders and discover more about peoples’ lives, past and present. Entry to the Museum is free.

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Discover: Great Art & Great Artists (Handle & discover at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery)

Bala Watersports offers the adventure and excitement of outdoor pursuits, to individuals, families, schools and groups. Our highly skilled and qualified instructors will ensure you have a fantastic time, whether you're a complete beginner, have some limited experience, or are on a more advanced course. 

From the tiny clockwork Musical Box to the self playing ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’, the collection embraces an impressive and fascinating array that will enchant most children.

A dreamlike assortment of automatic instruments, including reproducing pianos, orchestrions, orchestrelles, residence organs and violin players! From the tiniest clockwork Musical Box to the ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’, these self playing instruments will captivate and charm the children, plus the intricacies and techniques involved will fascinate the mechanically minded.

Wide-ranging displays of aircraft, aviation archaeology and more from World War I to the Falklands and Iraq wars.

Aviation archaeology displays feature crashed aircraft remains that have been excavated from the Fens and restored, alongside stories of the men who flew them, their missions and ultimate fate. 

There are displays of uniforms, engines, guns and gasmasks, and civil aircraft feature too - such as the cockpit of a 747 jumbo-jet and many other artefacts. Stirring music from the time adds to the atmosphere of this colourful and well-displayed museum.