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Bristol Museum finalist in The Art Fund Prize for Museums and Galleries
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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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Indian Summer
From the 28th July 2008, the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum will experience an Indian Summer! Discover the diverse cultures in India and the rich art, textiles, festivals and lifestyles of the Indian people.

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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

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Special Exhibition
Breaking the Chains

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The Brunel Tour
New dates announced for the popular guided tour of the magnificent Museum building

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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.

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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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