Location: Spike Island, 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6UX
COVID-19 safety guidelines
Please read our safety guidelines so you know what to expect when you visit Spike Island.
Reception
Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm and Saturday to Sunday, 10am–12pm.
Exhibitions and Events
Our galleries are open Wednesday to Sunday, 12–5pm during exhibitions. Gallery entry is free and you do not need to book.
Many of our events and activities are taking place online so you can enjoy our programme from wherever you are.
Please note: We are unable to allow dogs (with the exception of guide dogs) into our gallery spaces, in order to protect the artworks on display. No food or drink is allowed in the galleries. You are welcome to take photographs during your visit (no flash).
Emmeline Café
Emmeline Café is open Tuesday to Saturday: 10am–5pm, Sunday 10am–4pm for both eat-in and takeaway.
Please note: You are welcome to bring your dog into Emmeline Café but please keep your dog on a lead.
Access Guide
We aim to make Spike Island accessible to as many people as possible. This page provides useful access information ahead of your visit.
Spike Island is a dynamic arts centre that supports, produces and presents contemporary art and culture. A short walk from Bristol attractions SS Great Britain and the M Shed, Spike Island is free to visit.
Every year, we programme up to eight exhibitions in our museum-scale gallery spaces, including major new commissions and rarely seen existing work by a diverse range of contemporary artists at key stages in their careers. We also host events throughout the year, including talks, screenings and workshops, which provide opportunities to learn more about the art on display, discover a new writer or thinker, and develop new skills.
Our staff are on hand to answer your questions about our exhibitions and other activities; and our café is a great place to reflect on your experience over coffee and cake, or a light lunch.