Glenside Hospital Museum
@glensidehospmuseum.bsky.social
Bristol's museum of mental health: exploring history, inspiring change
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join Glenside Hospital Museum as Trustees and help us preserve heritage, challenge stigma around mental illness, and shape the future of our work.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join Glenside Hospital Museum as Trustees and help us preserve heritage, challenge stigma around mental illness, and shape the future of our work.
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Thank you to all who attended the brilliant Dr Pam Lock’s talk on spirit drinking and spontaneous human combustion on Thursday evening 🍻🔥
It’s always a joy to see another sold out event at our museum…and a big thank you to our volunteers who came along to help 🙏
@pamplemoussepam.bsky.social
It’s always a joy to see another sold out event at our museum…and a big thank you to our volunteers who came along to help 🙏
@pamplemoussepam.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Thank you to all who attended the brilliant Dr Pam Lock’s talk on spirit drinking and spontaneous human combustion on Thursday evening 🍻🔥
It’s always a joy to see another sold out event at our museum…and a big thank you to our volunteers who came along to help 🙏
@pamplemoussepam.bsky.social
It’s always a joy to see another sold out event at our museum…and a big thank you to our volunteers who came along to help 🙏
@pamplemoussepam.bsky.social
Did Victorians believe heavy drinking caused spontaneous human combustion?
Dr Pam Lock @pamplemoussepam.bsky.social is going to enlighten us on this rather unusual subject, on Thursday 16th October at Glenside Hospital Museum, and we can't wait!
Tickets here: glensidemuseum.org.uk/introducing-...
Dr Pam Lock @pamplemoussepam.bsky.social is going to enlighten us on this rather unusual subject, on Thursday 16th October at Glenside Hospital Museum, and we can't wait!
Tickets here: glensidemuseum.org.uk/introducing-...
September 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Did Victorians believe heavy drinking caused spontaneous human combustion?
Dr Pam Lock @pamplemoussepam.bsky.social is going to enlighten us on this rather unusual subject, on Thursday 16th October at Glenside Hospital Museum, and we can't wait!
Tickets here: glensidemuseum.org.uk/introducing-...
Dr Pam Lock @pamplemoussepam.bsky.social is going to enlighten us on this rather unusual subject, on Thursday 16th October at Glenside Hospital Museum, and we can't wait!
Tickets here: glensidemuseum.org.uk/introducing-...
Do you always need to know WHY? 🤔
If you're someone who's always asking questions, wanting to dig a little deeper, you may enjoy joining our team of researchers at Glenside Hospital Museum (no experience required).
More info below...
If you're someone who's always asking questions, wanting to dig a little deeper, you may enjoy joining our team of researchers at Glenside Hospital Museum (no experience required).
More info below...
September 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Do you always need to know WHY? 🤔
If you're someone who's always asking questions, wanting to dig a little deeper, you may enjoy joining our team of researchers at Glenside Hospital Museum (no experience required).
More info below...
If you're someone who's always asking questions, wanting to dig a little deeper, you may enjoy joining our team of researchers at Glenside Hospital Museum (no experience required).
More info below...
Our museum is open today from 10am-4pm, for another chance to check out our 3 summer exhibitions.
They include this sensitively curated display by charity Self Injury Bristol, Mood States by Annabel Merrett and Drawings by Denis Reed.
They include this sensitively curated display by charity Self Injury Bristol, Mood States by Annabel Merrett and Drawings by Denis Reed.
August 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Our museum is open today from 10am-4pm, for another chance to check out our 3 summer exhibitions.
They include this sensitively curated display by charity Self Injury Bristol, Mood States by Annabel Merrett and Drawings by Denis Reed.
They include this sensitively curated display by charity Self Injury Bristol, Mood States by Annabel Merrett and Drawings by Denis Reed.
There are just 6 more opportunities to view our trio of summer exhibitions at the museum. Your next chance is this Wednesday 10am-1pm.
🎟️ Grab tickets via Eventbrite or turn up and pay on the door:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mood-state...
🎟️ Grab tickets via Eventbrite or turn up and pay on the door:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mood-state...
August 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
There are just 6 more opportunities to view our trio of summer exhibitions at the museum. Your next chance is this Wednesday 10am-1pm.
🎟️ Grab tickets via Eventbrite or turn up and pay on the door:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mood-state...
🎟️ Grab tickets via Eventbrite or turn up and pay on the door:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mood-state...
Do you enjoy a good chinwag? 💬
We are due to lose some of our amazing student volunteers to pastures new very soon, so we’re seeking a few fresh faces to join our meet-and-greet team at Glenside Hospital Museum (in Fishponds, Bristol).
glensidemuseum.org.uk/volunteer/
We are due to lose some of our amazing student volunteers to pastures new very soon, so we’re seeking a few fresh faces to join our meet-and-greet team at Glenside Hospital Museum (in Fishponds, Bristol).
glensidemuseum.org.uk/volunteer/
August 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Do you enjoy a good chinwag? 💬
We are due to lose some of our amazing student volunteers to pastures new very soon, so we’re seeking a few fresh faces to join our meet-and-greet team at Glenside Hospital Museum (in Fishponds, Bristol).
glensidemuseum.org.uk/volunteer/
We are due to lose some of our amazing student volunteers to pastures new very soon, so we’re seeking a few fresh faces to join our meet-and-greet team at Glenside Hospital Museum (in Fishponds, Bristol).
glensidemuseum.org.uk/volunteer/
Due to its popularity we’ve added another date for Exploring Glenside 😍
Take a deep dive into the history of Bristol’s first “lunatic asylum” with a fascinating walking tour of its grounds.
Next Saturday 23rd Aug.
🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
Please share 💚🌳💚 #bristol
Take a deep dive into the history of Bristol’s first “lunatic asylum” with a fascinating walking tour of its grounds.
Next Saturday 23rd Aug.
🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
Please share 💚🌳💚 #bristol
August 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Due to its popularity we’ve added another date for Exploring Glenside 😍
Take a deep dive into the history of Bristol’s first “lunatic asylum” with a fascinating walking tour of its grounds.
Next Saturday 23rd Aug.
🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
Please share 💚🌳💚 #bristol
Take a deep dive into the history of Bristol’s first “lunatic asylum” with a fascinating walking tour of its grounds.
Next Saturday 23rd Aug.
🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
Please share 💚🌳💚 #bristol
Don’t forget there’s just a week left to submit your artworks for our NEW exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum in #Bristol.
What brings me joy 🤩🌈💚
Closing date:
20th August 2025
Full into & submission details:
glensidemuseum.org.uk/open-exhibit...
What brings me joy 🤩🌈💚
Closing date:
20th August 2025
Full into & submission details:
glensidemuseum.org.uk/open-exhibit...
August 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Don’t forget there’s just a week left to submit your artworks for our NEW exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum in #Bristol.
What brings me joy 🤩🌈💚
Closing date:
20th August 2025
Full into & submission details:
glensidemuseum.org.uk/open-exhibit...
What brings me joy 🤩🌈💚
Closing date:
20th August 2025
Full into & submission details:
glensidemuseum.org.uk/open-exhibit...
We’re losing some of our brilliant student volunteers soon, so we’re on the hunt for fresh faces (of all ages ☺️) to join our friendly museum team.
📍 Fishponds, #Bristol
🕰️ Weds AM or Sat AM/Sat PM
Could this be something for you?
Browse our variety of roles here:
glensidemuseum.org.uk/volunteer/
📍 Fishponds, #Bristol
🕰️ Weds AM or Sat AM/Sat PM
Could this be something for you?
Browse our variety of roles here:
glensidemuseum.org.uk/volunteer/
August 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We’re losing some of our brilliant student volunteers soon, so we’re on the hunt for fresh faces (of all ages ☺️) to join our friendly museum team.
📍 Fishponds, #Bristol
🕰️ Weds AM or Sat AM/Sat PM
Could this be something for you?
Browse our variety of roles here:
glensidemuseum.org.uk/volunteer/
📍 Fishponds, #Bristol
🕰️ Weds AM or Sat AM/Sat PM
Could this be something for you?
Browse our variety of roles here:
glensidemuseum.org.uk/volunteer/
We have a slightly bizarre talk coming up on 16th Oct at @glenside_museum
“Did Victorians believe heavy drinking caused spontaneous human combustion?”🍻🔥
Hosted by Dr Pam Lock @pamplemoussepam.bsky.social a senior lecturer at the University of Bristol.
No open flames please.
Ticket link below 👇
“Did Victorians believe heavy drinking caused spontaneous human combustion?”🍻🔥
Hosted by Dr Pam Lock @pamplemoussepam.bsky.social a senior lecturer at the University of Bristol.
No open flames please.
Ticket link below 👇
July 31, 2025 at 8:09 AM
We have a slightly bizarre talk coming up on 16th Oct at @glenside_museum
“Did Victorians believe heavy drinking caused spontaneous human combustion?”🍻🔥
Hosted by Dr Pam Lock @pamplemoussepam.bsky.social a senior lecturer at the University of Bristol.
No open flames please.
Ticket link below 👇
“Did Victorians believe heavy drinking caused spontaneous human combustion?”🍻🔥
Hosted by Dr Pam Lock @pamplemoussepam.bsky.social a senior lecturer at the University of Bristol.
No open flames please.
Ticket link below 👇
We’re excited to announce that we’ve just opened applications for our new exhibition in #Bristol: What brings me joy.
Please visit our website for full information on how to apply: glensidemuseum.org.uk/open-exhibit...
Applications close Weds 20th August 2025.
We’d love you to share this post 💚🤩
Please visit our website for full information on how to apply: glensidemuseum.org.uk/open-exhibit...
Applications close Weds 20th August 2025.
We’d love you to share this post 💚🤩
June 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We’re excited to announce that we’ve just opened applications for our new exhibition in #Bristol: What brings me joy.
Please visit our website for full information on how to apply: glensidemuseum.org.uk/open-exhibit...
Applications close Weds 20th August 2025.
We’d love you to share this post 💚🤩
Please visit our website for full information on how to apply: glensidemuseum.org.uk/open-exhibit...
Applications close Weds 20th August 2025.
We’d love you to share this post 💚🤩
You can now explore Glenside Hospital Museum in a new and exciting way!
Our digital guide is now live on the FREE Bloomberg Connects App, a fantastic resource for museums, galleries, gardens, and cultural spaces.
We’ve even got an ✨ exclusive ✨ outdoor trail! 🌳
@bloombergdotorg.bsky.social
We’ve even got an ✨ exclusive ✨ outdoor trail! 🌳
@bloombergdotorg.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
You can now explore Glenside Hospital Museum in a new and exciting way!
Our digital guide is now live on the FREE Bloomberg Connects App, a fantastic resource for museums, galleries, gardens, and cultural spaces.
We’ve even got an ✨ exclusive ✨ outdoor trail! 🌳
@bloombergdotorg.bsky.social
We’ve even got an ✨ exclusive ✨ outdoor trail! 🌳
@bloombergdotorg.bsky.social
Every Saturday from now until September you’ll have a chance to enjoy this unique experience at Glenside Museum in Fishponds #Bristol
If you book from now until the end of April you’ll catch our current exhibition seen here 😍
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tea-in-the...
If you book from now until the end of April you’ll catch our current exhibition seen here 😍
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tea-in-the...
March 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Every Saturday from now until September you’ll have a chance to enjoy this unique experience at Glenside Museum in Fishponds #Bristol
If you book from now until the end of April you’ll catch our current exhibition seen here 😍
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tea-in-the...
If you book from now until the end of April you’ll catch our current exhibition seen here 😍
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tea-in-the...
We formally invite you to come and relax with a cup of tea and slice of cake in this quirky little secret space, tucked away in a quiet balcony room overlooking our museum.
🎟️ Tea in the turret tickets NOW AVAILABLE for this Saturday 29th Mar 😍
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tea-in-the...
#bristol
🎟️ Tea in the turret tickets NOW AVAILABLE for this Saturday 29th Mar 😍
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tea-in-the...
#bristol
March 25, 2025 at 7:40 AM
We formally invite you to come and relax with a cup of tea and slice of cake in this quirky little secret space, tucked away in a quiet balcony room overlooking our museum.
🎟️ Tea in the turret tickets NOW AVAILABLE for this Saturday 29th Mar 😍
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tea-in-the...
#bristol
🎟️ Tea in the turret tickets NOW AVAILABLE for this Saturday 29th Mar 😍
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tea-in-the...
#bristol
The PoW (Protect our Wellbeing) stitching workshop at @glenside_museum on 3rd April will be co-hosted by our lovely creative trio Sara, Stella and Anwyl.
March 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The PoW (Protect our Wellbeing) stitching workshop at @glenside_museum on 3rd April will be co-hosted by our lovely creative trio Sara, Stella and Anwyl.
Our business development manager Kate and museum director Stella had an interesting and informative day at the Visit West annual regional visitor economy conference on Thursday hosted by We The Curious.
March 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Our business development manager Kate and museum director Stella had an interesting and informative day at the Visit West annual regional visitor economy conference on Thursday hosted by We The Curious.
This time next week we’ll be preparing to welcome all of you to our museum to celebrate the launch of our PoW! (Protect our Wellbeing) project.
We’d love to see you all there early doors to give a big round of applause as the Lord Mayor opens our museum at 12:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pow-grand-...
We’d love to see you all there early doors to give a big round of applause as the Lord Mayor opens our museum at 12:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pow-grand-...
March 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This time next week we’ll be preparing to welcome all of you to our museum to celebrate the launch of our PoW! (Protect our Wellbeing) project.
We’d love to see you all there early doors to give a big round of applause as the Lord Mayor opens our museum at 12:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pow-grand-...
We’d love to see you all there early doors to give a big round of applause as the Lord Mayor opens our museum at 12:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pow-grand-...
Today at @glensidehospmuseum.bsky.social in #bristol we’ll be offering a unique tour that no member of the public has ever taken at our museum.
In aid of celebrating #nationallotteryopenweek we are opening up our secret spiral staircase to the turret…
In aid of celebrating #nationallotteryopenweek we are opening up our secret spiral staircase to the turret…
March 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Today at @glensidehospmuseum.bsky.social in #bristol we’ll be offering a unique tour that no member of the public has ever taken at our museum.
In aid of celebrating #nationallotteryopenweek we are opening up our secret spiral staircase to the turret…
In aid of celebrating #nationallotteryopenweek we are opening up our secret spiral staircase to the turret…
Our 40th birthday tea party to celebrate Answering the Call was buzzing and we hope to bring you another extravaganza!
🚀 On Sunday 23rd March we’re inviting everyone to join us for an afternoon of creativity, community, and history to celebrate the launch of our new Lottery-funded project: PoW!
🚀 On Sunday 23rd March we’re inviting everyone to join us for an afternoon of creativity, community, and history to celebrate the launch of our new Lottery-funded project: PoW!
March 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Our 40th birthday tea party to celebrate Answering the Call was buzzing and we hope to bring you another extravaganza!
🚀 On Sunday 23rd March we’re inviting everyone to join us for an afternoon of creativity, community, and history to celebrate the launch of our new Lottery-funded project: PoW!
🚀 On Sunday 23rd March we’re inviting everyone to join us for an afternoon of creativity, community, and history to celebrate the launch of our new Lottery-funded project: PoW!
Let’s give you all a Wednesday wave 👋
If you’re reading this, wave back!
We’ve had a busy day at the museum preparing for #NationalLotteryOpenWeek…
First exclusive tours, this Saturday. We can’t wait 🙌
#bristol #bristolmuseums
If you’re reading this, wave back!
We’ve had a busy day at the museum preparing for #NationalLotteryOpenWeek…
First exclusive tours, this Saturday. We can’t wait 🙌
#bristol #bristolmuseums
March 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Let’s give you all a Wednesday wave 👋
If you’re reading this, wave back!
We’ve had a busy day at the museum preparing for #NationalLotteryOpenWeek…
First exclusive tours, this Saturday. We can’t wait 🙌
#bristol #bristolmuseums
If you’re reading this, wave back!
We’ve had a busy day at the museum preparing for #NationalLotteryOpenWeek…
First exclusive tours, this Saturday. We can’t wait 🙌
#bristol #bristolmuseums
We’re open today 10am-1pm and we’ve got an extra visiting day this month, plus a few VERY special events too.
🚀 Big launch event
🎟️ Eventbrite tickets available / required
🌟 Special event
📍 Off-site event
🚀 Big launch event
🎟️ Eventbrite tickets available / required
🌟 Special event
📍 Off-site event
March 12, 2025 at 6:48 AM
We’re open today 10am-1pm and we’ve got an extra visiting day this month, plus a few VERY special events too.
🚀 Big launch event
🎟️ Eventbrite tickets available / required
🌟 Special event
📍 Off-site event
🚀 Big launch event
🎟️ Eventbrite tickets available / required
🌟 Special event
📍 Off-site event
❓ Ask the audience:
If we hosted a pop up outdoor yoga / meditation / mindfulness session in the grounds of Glenside this spring (and booked the sunshine for it 😉) would you join in?
#bristol #fishponds #bristolyoga
If we hosted a pop up outdoor yoga / meditation / mindfulness session in the grounds of Glenside this spring (and booked the sunshine for it 😉) would you join in?
#bristol #fishponds #bristolyoga
March 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
❓ Ask the audience:
If we hosted a pop up outdoor yoga / meditation / mindfulness session in the grounds of Glenside this spring (and booked the sunshine for it 😉) would you join in?
#bristol #fishponds #bristolyoga
If we hosted a pop up outdoor yoga / meditation / mindfulness session in the grounds of Glenside this spring (and booked the sunshine for it 😉) would you join in?
#bristol #fishponds #bristolyoga
For full terms and conditions please check our Good Causes page on the National Lottery website:
www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/open-week/of...
#nationallotteryopenweek #nationallotteryopenweek2025 #bristol #bristolmuseums
www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/open-week/of...
#nationallotteryopenweek #nationallotteryopenweek2025 #bristol #bristolmuseums
March 11, 2025 at 6:51 AM
For full terms and conditions please check our Good Causes page on the National Lottery website:
www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/open-week/of...
#nationallotteryopenweek #nationallotteryopenweek2025 #bristol #bristolmuseums
www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/open-week/of...
#nationallotteryopenweek #nationallotteryopenweek2025 #bristol #bristolmuseums
Remember when we told you this secret little area was inaccessible to the public?
Well…now it’s available for exclusive VIP tours during National Lottery Open Week 👀 #thankstoyou
The dates you can redeem this offer:
🗓️ Sat 15th Mar (10am-4pm)
🗓️ Weds 19th Mar (10am-1pm)
🗓️ Sat 22nd Mar (10am-4pm)
Well…now it’s available for exclusive VIP tours during National Lottery Open Week 👀 #thankstoyou
The dates you can redeem this offer:
🗓️ Sat 15th Mar (10am-4pm)
🗓️ Weds 19th Mar (10am-1pm)
🗓️ Sat 22nd Mar (10am-4pm)
March 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Remember when we told you this secret little area was inaccessible to the public?
Well…now it’s available for exclusive VIP tours during National Lottery Open Week 👀 #thankstoyou
The dates you can redeem this offer:
🗓️ Sat 15th Mar (10am-4pm)
🗓️ Weds 19th Mar (10am-1pm)
🗓️ Sat 22nd Mar (10am-4pm)
Well…now it’s available for exclusive VIP tours during National Lottery Open Week 👀 #thankstoyou
The dates you can redeem this offer:
🗓️ Sat 15th Mar (10am-4pm)
🗓️ Weds 19th Mar (10am-1pm)
🗓️ Sat 22nd Mar (10am-4pm)