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Quiet Mornings
Our weekly Quiet Mornings offer a calmer museum experience, especially suited to visitors who prefer a more relaxed environment.
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Pictures, Places & Story Spaces
Explore artworks inspired by Gloucester’s buildings and streets, while little ones settle into our cosy pop‑up library for stories and quiet reading. A peaceful spot to pause, sit, and escape the holiday rush.
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Museum of Ghoulster: Pumpkin Trail
Join us this October Half-term for our fun Halloween pumpkin trail! Find the 10 pumpkins hidden around the museum and crack our “spooktacular” code to win a small prize...
Museum of Ghoulster: Tours of the Kings Bastion
Step beneath the King’s Walk Shopping Centre and uncover one of Gloucester’s hidden treasures.
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Museum of Ghoulster: Brick Builders Club
Perfect for little builders with big imaginations, this relaxed LEGO® play session invites children to create their own spooky Halloween masterpieces.
Museum of Ghoulster: Time Travellers Tales
Take a seat in our magical Time Machine and set off on a Halloween storytelling adventure packed with imagination, creativity and spooky fun!
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Medieval Mercenary Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
Join our Medieval Mercenary Sir Miles for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber. Find out all about its history including the myths and superstitions surrounding it…
Nature Journal Workshop (U16)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Nature Journal Workshop (Over 16s)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
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Hands-On History: Object Handling with the Birdlip Mirror
Get closer to the past with our hands‑on object handling. Discover the craftsmanship of our Birdlip Mirror replicas and chat with our Visitor Experience Assistant, who’s ready to share insights and stories as you explore.
Decorative Lantern Workshop
Join Claire Taylor‑Jones for a fun lantern‑making session where you’ll craft a glowing creation to carry in the Lantern Parade. Simple techniques, plenty of inspiration, and a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Perfect for all ages.
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The Social Sofa Project Workshops
Join us in creating a public art piece celebrating the people of Gloucester and the community.
Reading the Rings: How Trees Reveal the Past
Ever wondered how we know the age of ancient objects - or how today’s climate compares to the past? Physical Geographer Dr Darren Davies will guide you through the fascinating world of tree‑ring science and show how new chemical techniques are transforming what we can learn. Stay afterwards to explore real historic timbers up close.
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Nature Journal Workshop (U16)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Nature Journal Workshop (Over 16s)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Info + Tickets
Hands-On History: Object Handling with Fossils
Explore our incredible collection of fossils for yourself, get the opportunity to handle items from our handling collection and enjoy a friendly chat with our Visitor Experience Assistant.
Nature Journal Workshop (U16)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Nature Journal Workshop (Over 16s)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Info + Tickets
Medieval Mercenary Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
Join our Medieval Mercenary Sir Miles for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber. Find out all about its history including the myths and superstitions surrounding it…
Hands-On History: Object Handling Toys Through Time
Get closer to the past with our hands‑on object handling. Discover the craftsmanship of our collection of toys and chat with our Visitor Experience Assistant, who’s ready to share insights and stories as you explore.
Nature Journal Workshop (U16)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Nature Journal Workshop (Over 16s)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Info + Tickets
Hands-On History: Object Handling with the Birdlip Mirror
Get closer to the past with our hands‑on object handling. Discover the craftsmanship of our Birdlip Mirror replicas and chat with our Visitor Experience Assistant, who’s ready to share insights and stories as you explore.
Medieval Mercenary Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
Join our Medieval Mercenary Sir Miles for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber. Find out all about its history including the myths and superstitions surrounding it…
Nature Journal Workshop (U16)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Nature Journal Workshop (Over 16s)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Info + Tickets
Hands-On History: Object Handling with Fossils
Explore our incredible collection of fossils for yourself, get the opportunity to handle items from our handling collection and enjoy a friendly chat with our Visitor Experience Assistant.
Medieval Mercenary Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
Join our Medieval Mercenary Sir Miles for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber. Find out all about its history including the myths and superstitions surrounding it…
The Social Sofa Project Workshops
Join us in creating a public art piece celebrating the people of Gloucester and the community.
The Social Sofa Project Workshops
Join us in creating a public art piece celebrating the people of Gloucester and the community.
Hands-On History: Object Handling with the Table Set
Get closer to the past with our hands‑on object handling. Discover the craftsmanship of our Table Set replicas and chat with our Visitor Experience Assistant, who’s ready to share insights and stories as you explore.
Nature Journal Workshop (Over 16s)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
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Nature Journal Workshop (U16)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Heritage Open Days: Brick Builders Club
Build your own Gloucester! Join our Brick Builders session for a relaxed, self‑directed hour of LEGO and DUPLO creativity, perfect for children aged 4+. Drop in, follow fun prompts from the Museum team and let your imagination run wild.
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Heritage Open Days: Tours of the King's Bastion
Step through a trapdoor into Gloucester’s past and explore the secret Roman and medieval remains below King’s Walk as part of Heritage Open Days 2026!
Holiday Memories Scrapbook Workshop
A chilled, hands‑on workshop where kids (4+) can build a holiday scrapbook using our templates and crafty bits. Bring keepsakes if you want, then enjoy a wander around the museum. Part of Gloucester Goes Retro.
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Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
Join auxiliary Roman soldier Lucius for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber to see how and why the original City walls were built and what happened to them through the centuries.
Nature Journal Workshop (Over 16s)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Info + Tickets
Nature Journal Workshop (U16)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Tours of the King's Bastion
Step through a trapdoor into Gloucester’s past and explore the secret Roman and medieval remains below King’s Walk.
Hands-On History: Object Handling with Fossils
Explore our incredible collection of fossils for yourself, get the opportunity to handle items from our handling collection and enjoy a friendly chat with our Visitor Experience Assistant.
Linda Proud: Author Talk & Book Signing
A talk with novelist Linda Proud, exploring how she recreates the Iron Age world of the Dobunni at the moment the Fosse Way became Rome’s frontier. Drawing on her novels Chariot of the Soul and The Albios Way, she discusses daily life, landscape, and spirituality in this “lost” era, with two brief readings: one on riding the Severn bore in coracles, and one evoking the sacred lake once in north Gloucester.
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FOA: Tours of the King's Bastion
Step through a trapdoor into Gloucester’s past and explore the secret Roman and medieval remains below King’s Walk.
Nature Journal Workshop (Over 16s)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Info + Tickets
FOA: Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
Join auxiliary Roman soldier Lucius for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber to see how and why the original City walls were built and what happened to them through the centuries.
Nature Journal Workshop (U16)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
HAF: Time Travellers Tales
The Museum of Gloucester is delighted to be taking part in the Gloucestershire HAF Programme again for 2026!
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FOA: The Kings Bastion with Andy Armstrong Talk
Discover the history beneath your feet as City Archaeologist Andrew Armstrong explores the discovery and significance of Gloucester’s Roman walls and the medieval King’s Bastion.
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FOA: Tours of the King's Bastion
Step through a trapdoor into Gloucester’s past and explore the secret Roman and medieval remains below King’s Walk.
HAF: Creativity Cart
The Museum of Gloucester is delighted to be taking part in the Gloucestershire HAF Programme again for 2026!
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Museum Explorer Trail
Become a Museum Explorer and uncover Gloucester’s past with a fun, clue‑hunting trail through the galleries. Spot objects, solve puzzles and dive into stories from prehistoric creatures to Romans and Medieval life. Perfect for curious families aged 3+.
The Magic Faraway Tree - Museum Adventure
Discover The Magic Faraway Tree this summer with a free family spotter trail inspired by Enid Blyton’s beloved stories and the new hit film. Explore the Museum, search for magical characters and enjoy a little adventure together.
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HAF: Brick Builders Club
The Museum of Gloucester is delighted to be taking part in the Gloucestershire HAF Programme again for 2026!
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Nature Journal Workshop (Over 16s)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Info + Tickets
Nature Journal Workshop (U16)
Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones each month to create a beautiful Nature Journal, inspired by real museum objects. Perfect for curious kids and families who love making things together.
Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
Join auxiliary Roman soldier Lucius for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber to see how and why the original City walls were built and what happened to them through the centuries.
Creativity Cart
Drop in and get creative at our self-directed Creativity Cart, with a new theme and fresh materials each month.
Suitable for ages 5+.
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Tours of the King's Bastion
Step through a trapdoor into Gloucester’s past and explore the secret Roman and medieval remains below King’s Walk.