# Event Details - **Event Name**: What Brings Me Joy, an exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: What brings you joy? How does it feel? Where it can be found?About this EventWe invite you to explore this colourful and uplifting new exhibition at Glenside Hospital MuseumThis exhibition features work from 25 artists who responded to explore the theme of joy—what brings it, how it feels, and where it can be found.The artists have used a wide range of media including oils, watercolour, pencil, textiles, collage, and sculpture. Their pieces are displayed throughout the museum’s galleries, integrated with the existing collection. Visitors are invited to discover them through a self-guided treasure hunt, designed to encourage exploration and reflection.The exhibition is inspired by the history of Glenside Hospital, a psychiatric institution where since the mid-1800s, creativity and purposeful activity have played a key role in mental health recovery. The Victorian asylum model supported routines that included good food, sleep, exercise, and occupation—offering patients a sense of purpose during recovery.Stella Man, Director of Glenside Hospital Museum says: “One aspect of staying mentally well is doing things that bring us joy. Historically, Glenside Hospital recognised the value of creative and purposeful activity as part of recovery. With this exhibition, we want to highlight the continued relevance of that idea today.On display from 8th November until 30th April 2026.Location: Glenside Hospital Museum, Church within the old hospital grounds, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 1DDOpening Hours: Wednesdays 10am–1pm and Saturdays 10am–4pmTickets: £5 (Annual Pass) | Under 18s FreeSpecial Events: Launch day Sat 8th November, first public viewingStep inside one of Bristol’s most fascinating hidden gemsLocated in the stunning 1881 former hospital chapel with stained glass windows and peaceful landscaped grounds, Glenside Hospital Museum invites you to discover the powerful and often surprising stories of mental health care in the U.K.This unique museum reveals the history of three important institutions:🔹 Glenside Hospital (formerly Bristol Lunatic Asylum)🔹 Stoke Park Hospital (caring for people with learning disabilities)🔹 Beaufort War Hospital (where over 29,000 WWI soldiers were treated)From a patient-made key that unlocked every door, to evocative documentary drawings by artist Denis Reed, you'll encounter personal and poignant glimpses into the lives of patients and staff. Walk the very same tiles once scrubbed by artist Stanley Spencer during his wartime service as an orderly at the hospital.We host frequent art exhibitions and our displays explore everything from Victorian psychiatry to early learning disability care and WWI rehabilitation. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be first in the know about our events and exhibitions.🌟 Tea in the TurretClimb a secret spiral staircase to our hidden balcony for a bird’s-eye view of the museum. Relax with tea and cake in a uniquely atmospheric setting.Includes a visit to the museum. Booking essential. Buy tickets via Eventbrite.🎟 Tickets£5 standard ticket gives you unlimited visits for 12 monthsUnder 18s free with a parent or guardian🕰 Average Visit Time: 1–2 hours (but you’re welcome to stay as long as you like during opening hours)📍 Getting HereWe're located within the old Bristol asylum walls in Fishponds. Enter via Blackberry Hill near the Old Tavern Pub then look for the church on your left.🚗 Parking InfoSaturdays: Free parking available outside the museumWednesdays: Please use nearby street parking as the car park is only for UWE students and staff. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b05f4a40-b671-11f0-ab13-03bc451a1324-rimg-w987-h740-dc8daea3-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/what-brings-me-joy-an-exhibition-at-glenside-hospital-museum/100001891221046059 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, exhibitions, art, health-wellness, mental-health, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 6.13, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Glenside Hospital Museum - **lat**: 51.4813799 - **long**: -2.510943999999995 - **full address**: Glenside Hospital Museum, in the church, Bristol, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: What Brings Me Joy, an exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e3f39ef3481f39a27cb2b7a9e7946bfa47ad210a3de656490a88862f54738d82-rimg-w1200-h927-dc32aa48-gmir.jpg?v=1761926001 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is What Brings Me Joy, an exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum being held? - **A:** What Brings Me Joy, an exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum takes place on Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Glenside Hospital Museum, in the church, Bristol, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for What Brings Me Joy, an exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum? - **A:** Tickets for What Brings Me Joy, an exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum are priced at GBP 6 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMuseum entryGBP 6 + GBP 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing What Brings Me Joy, an exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum? - **A:** What Brings Me Joy, an exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum is organized by Glenside Hospital Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** What Brings Me Joy, an exhibition at Glenside Hospital Museum is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bristol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The purpose built mental health hospital opened in 1861 as the Bristol Lunatic Asylum. The collection is in the Victorian chapel, it self a unique example of the care the placed on providing hope to the patients, with the exquisitely carved alter piece depicting the joyous navity scene of the birth of Jesus. To support patient well-being the x-hospital and chapel building are set within extensive landscaped grounds. Throughout its history the building has gone through many changes, but looking at the warm grey pennant stone and walking round the museum you can begin to imagine the lives of the many people who have lived and worked here." } ] } ] ```