The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum

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The Main galleries at the museum are now CLOSED, due to the planned relocation to London.

The Breaking the Chains slavery exhibition is available to school & educational groups until the end of March 2009. Please contact our education department to pre-book a visit.

Bristol Museum Short-Listed for The Art Fund Prize for Museums and Galleries
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Read Israel, Palestine and the British Empire from the Telegraph.co.uk
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Conference will mark 60 years since British Mandate in Palestine ends
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Museum announces move to London
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Touring Exhibition
Serving Empire - unique film, photographs and sound about the work of the Colonial Service around the world, an exhibition available free to hire Click here for more

Special Exhibition
Breaking the Chains Click here for more

Award-winning Main Galleries
Presenting the 500 year history of the biggest empire the world has ever known and its legacy today. To watch a video introduction to the Museum, click here. Click here for opening times and prices.

Finalist in The Art Fund Prize 2008
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'Extremely user-friendly, with lots of hands-on exhibits. It does an excellent job of introducing visitors to a complex story.'
Venue Magazine

'A valuable and accessible narrative, imaginatively and carefully told.'
The Guardian

'This excellent independent Museum appeals to all.'
Mail on Sunday

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