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!

Get hands‑on with nature as your young explorer discovers a brand‑new theme each month. From curious creatures to vibrant plants to ancient ammonites. With real museum objects to investigate and gentle guidance from artist Claire Taylor‑Jones, children learn how to sketch, observe and build a beautiful journal across the year.

It’s creative, calming and confidence‑boosting - a brilliant way to spend a morning together.

£5 per child, £8 for two, £10 for three. Parents and carers attend free.

How old is a medieval building… really? Explore the science of tree rings and the stories they reveal about our past.

5,000 years of history, written in wood. Step into the world of dendrochronology with Dr Darren Davies.