Join us for an exclusive tour of Bristol Museums’ special exhibition celebrating John Constable’s iconic painting The Hay Wain, currently on loan from The National Gallery. In this tour we will explore the evolution of landscape art, from the 17th Century artists who influenced Constable’s work, through to the modern paintings, installations and films sending a more overt political message today. As well as description, you will have the opportunity to handle various items representative of the exhibits.
Audio Description by Charlotte Whitten
Funded by Bristol Museums Development Trust
Seating
Will be available for anyone who needs it
Refreshments
Refreshments and snacks will be provided during the break. Please do get in contact if you have any allergies using the contact information at the bottom of this page.
Water will be available for assistance dogs.
Getting here
Bus numbers 1, 2, 4, 8, 9 and 72 all travel past the museum up
Park Street and from the Clifton Triangle.
Parking & Sighted guides
If you require a free parking space or sighted guide please email [email protected] or leave a message on 0117 922 3571 including your contact number and reason for calling.
Arrival
Please arrive at the museum and enter the building to the left of the main entrance on Queens Road. The double glass doors to the museum will be just past some bollards and down a short curved driveway.
Our team will be on hand to greet you and guide you into the building. If you are parking on university road and would prefer to access the museum via our side entrance please do get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this page.
Access facilities
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- Level entry through electronic doors (to the left of the main entrance).
- A platform lift into the museum from the main entrance.
- A passenger lift with tactile buttons to all public areas except Sea Dragons.
- Two adult-sized wheelchairs for loan.
- Induction loop at the Welcome Desk.
- Some seating – we can arrange more if you need it
- A wheelchair accessible toilet
- Assistance dogs welcome
Enquiries
If you have further enquiries about this workshop or would prefer to book a place by email please email [email protected] or phone 0117 922 3571 to leave a message – including your contact number and reason for calling.
Booking and enquiries
Please book your place using the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/constable-in-bristol-truth-to-nature-audio-described-tour-tickets-928515403567?aff=oddtdtcreator
Or
If you have further enquiries about this workshop or would prefer to book a place by email please email [email protected] or phone 0117 922 3571 to leave a message – including your contact number and reason for calling.
Bristol Exhibition Sponsors
With thanks to HR World, The CR Group and Maru for sponsoring the Bristol exhibition.
With thanks
This exhibition has been made possible with thanks to The National Gallery and the Victoria & Albert Museum.