• History Adventures Await!

    5% off all school bookings in January & February 2026!
    Bring your class for an inspiring, curriculum‑linked visit and explore Gloucester’s rich history through real artefacts, stories, and hands‑on learning. Book early and make your next school trip unforgettable.

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  • Discovery Centre

    You can now find The Discovery Centre in the Museum Exhibition Gallery!
    Explore real finds and learn a bit more about the history of Gloucester!

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Events
Quiet Mornings
Sep 18
Families
Quiet Mornings
Families

Our weekly Quiet Mornings offer a calmer museum experience, especially suited to visitors who prefer a more relaxed environment.

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Families
The Discovery Centre
Dec 20
Collections, DiscoveryCentre, Archaeology
The Discovery Centre
Collections, DiscoveryCentre, Archaeology
Collections, DiscoveryCentre, Archaeology
Making Folk: Crafting Charms and Folk Motifs
Feb 14
FolkTrail, Workshop, Families
Making Folk: Crafting Charms and Folk Motifs
FolkTrail, Workshop, Families

A relaxed, hands-on session where you can choose to make charms using natural materials, beads, and fabric, or create folk-inspired motifs on fabric with simple embroidery stitches or felt scraps.

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FolkTrail, Workshop, Families

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Your Visit

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Venue hire at Museum of Gloucester

Venue hire

Spaces for hire, steeped in history. The Museum offers the perfect city centre location for your gathering; with fully equipped facilities and a dedicated team.

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Make a donation to the Museum of Gloucester

Donations

Find out how you can support the Museum so that we can continue to offer important education programmes and preserve our historical sites and collections for generations to come.

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Featured
Dendrochronology project - Significant isotope dating result
Collections
Dendrochronology project - Significant isotope dating result
Collections

A rare discovery from the Museum’s timber samples has just been confirmed by Swansea University, marking an exciting milestone in our dendrochronology project. Find out why this result matters and what it means for future research.

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Collections
Discovery Centre Finds - Stoneware Jug
Collections, DiscoveryCentre
Discovery Centre Finds - Stoneware Jug
Collections, DiscoveryCentre
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Collections, DiscoveryCentre
Council proposes Changes TO THE Museum in 2026
Council proposes Changes TO THE Museum in 2026
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