Visit

  • Opening Times and Booking a Visit

    Opening Times and Booking a Visit

    Find out when you can visit and how to book to see our latest exhibtions

  • Getting Here

    Getting Here

    Arnolfini is located in the centre of Bristol on Narrow Quay, between the harbourside and Prince Street

  • Access

    We aim to welcome all visitors to our building, programme and website, and make every effort to provide access for all.

  • Arnolfini Reading Room interior

    Facilities

    Find out what's available to help you plan your visit

  • A father and child are leaning over a table and focussed on a drawing. The child is smiling while drawing as the father looks on.

    Families

    From activities to events we've got family time covered

  • School and Group Visits

    Arnolfini is dedicated to creating environments for learning, where people can spend time reimagining the world, challenging assumptions and exploring their own identity.

  • A doorway view into the Reading Room at Arnolfini. Bookshelves line one wall, there are tables and chairs in the centre, two windows on the back wall which are close to dark grey sofas. Arnold Art Cart can be seen in the picture too.

    The Reading Room

    The Reading Room is a space which everyone is welcome to use.

  • A colour photography of three people in a Gallery at Arnolfini. On the left on a bench sits a man looking towards a woman also sat on the bench, stood on the right is another man. All three are looking at a book the woman has open on her lap.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We hope these frequently asked questions will help you plan you visit to Arnolfini and answer and queries you may have.

  • Bookshop

    Arnolfini is home to one of the best specialist art bookshops in the country.

  • Harbourside Bar

    Arnolfini is delighted to be working in partnership with Bristol Beer Factory.

  • A group of happy, smiley people, sat at a table outside Arnolfini, looking towards the camera.

    Safe Space at Arnolfini

    We want everyone coming into any of the space at Arnolfini to feel welcome, accepted, included and safe.

  • Two young women sit in the sunshine on the floor at the edge of Bristol Harbour overlooking the water, with old, industrial cranes in the background.

    Bristol Harbour Safety

    Some guidance around keeping safe by the Harbour.

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