Bristol Museums has opened ticket sales for ‘Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol’, a summer 2026 exhibition at M Shed in Bristol. The booking page lists the run as 20 June to 13 September 2026, with pre-sale tickets for June and July dates now available. Prices start at £10, and a family ticket is offered for £24.
The exhibition is being presented by Bristol Museums in connection with Aardman, the Bristol-based animation studio whose work has become internationally recognisable through characters and productions associated with its distinctive stop-motion style. The announcement frames the project as a celebratory look at “50 Years of Aardman in Bristol,” positioning the show as both a local and studio-wide milestone.
The booking information stresses that demand is already strong. The accompanying email says “Over 1,000 tickets already gone,” and directs visitors to reserve their preferred visit times. For June and July, each ticketed timeslot allows entry within a one-hour window, after which visitors may stay as long as they like. In August and September, entry is staggered at 15-minute intervals, while the gallery closes at 16:50.
The exhibition uses timed entry throughout its run, and the ticketing page notes that tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged or transferred to another date or timeslot after purchase. Visitors are asked to check bookings carefully before completing a purchase. The page also shows multiple calendar entries across late July, with a number of sessions marked sold out or with few tickets left.
The title itself signals a playful public-facing presentation. Bristol Museums’ promotional email describes the show as an invitation to “grab the whole gang and jump into the brilliant world of Aardman,” while the ticket page keeps the practical details front and center. The combination suggests a family-oriented exhibition designed for broad appeal, with ticketing structured to manage anticipated visitor numbers over the summer season.
The booking release also makes clear that sales are being handled through Bristol Museums’ ticketing platform rather than through a standalone exhibition announcement. The email signature identifies Bristol Museums as the sender and gives the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery address, but the verified event details place the exhibition at M Shed. The listing runs through 13 September 2026 and remains centered on advance reservations, timed admission and the studio anniversary theme.
