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Arnolfini

Arnolfini Art Gallery Centre Bristol

Arnolfini is one of Europe's leading centres for the contemporary arts, presenting new and innovative work in the visual arts, dance, performance and film.

The centre houses five galleries showcasing regularly changing exhibitions, which are open daily and entrance is free. As from 1st April 2008 the galleries will be closed Mondays, excluding Bank Holidays.

There's also a cafe bar with great harbour views, a reading room, cinema, and a bookshop. The Cafe Bar is open from 10.00 am every day.

Opening Times

Daily 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Day Opening Times
Monday - Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 18:00

* Closed to the public on Mondays as of 1 April 2008 excluding Bank Holidays, and Cafe Bar which is open daily until 11pm/sunday until 10.30pm - food served everyday 11.30am - 8.30pm.

Events

Sunday, 1st June 2008 - Sunday, 31st August 2008

Events and Live Listings at the Arnolfini
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Sunday, 1st June 2008 - Sunday, 31st May 2009

Janek Simon - Residency Collaboration Programme #1
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Saturday, 7th June 2008 - Saturday, 30th August 2008

Arnolfini Saturday Exhibition Tours
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Friday, 27th June 2008 - Thursday, 24th July 2008

Far West Metro
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Saturday, 28th June 2008 - Sunday, 31st August 2008

Far West Exhibition
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Saturday, 16th August 2008

Mash Up
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Thursday, 4th September 2008 - Sunday, 14th September 2008

Bristol Poetry Festival
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Tuesday, 18th November 2008 - Sunday, 23rd November 2008

Encounters International Film Festival
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Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adultfree
Childfree
Concessionfree
Familyfree

Road Directions

From M32: Follow signs to the City Centre. At large roundabout, take 1st exit to Haymarket. Keep left and you will come to The Centre, Cenotaph and water feature. Keep to the left & onto Baldwin Street. From Baldwin Street take 2nd right onto Queen Charlotte Street then 1st left. At river turn right. At the end take the 2nd exit off the mini roundabout onto The Grove (look for Severnshed & Riverstation restaurants). Car Parking is available at The Grove. Arnolfini is at the end of The Grove.

Public Transport Directions

Arnolfini is a 15 minute walk from Temple Meads railway station. A taxi rank can be found outside the station.

Most city centre bus services stop within walking distance of Arnolfini. The nearest stops are at The Centre and Princes Street. Marlborough Street Bus Station is 15 mins walk away.

For more information on trains call +44(0)8457 484950
For more information on buses call +44(0)845 6020156

 Facilities

  • Gift Shop

Provider Preferences

  • Film or TV location
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Free Entry
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • On Bus Route
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Switch accepted
  • Visa accepted

Room / Unit Features

  • Air conditioning

Establishment Features

  • Air-conditioning throughout
  • Conference facilities
  • Event venue
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun - Family pack available for £1. Mash Up family events every two months.
  • Marketed towards senior citizens - OAP rates for events and films.

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - Saturday tours 2pm.
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Saturday tours 2pm

 Contact Info

Arnolfini
16 Narrow Quay
Harbourside
Bristol
BS1 4QA

Tel: 0117 917 2300/01
Fax: 0117 917 2303
Email
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