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Civic Trust Tours: Eastgate Chamber
Discover the Eastgate Chamber Roman walls , a medieval gate tower and a 16th century horsepool with a Civic Trust Tour Guide…
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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Civic Trust Tours: Roman Gloucester Walks
With a Civic Trust guide, learn why the Romans came to Gloucester. Discover Roman Walls in the Eastgate Chamber, walk down the site of the Forum and meet Emperor Nerva. See aspects of Roman life including mosaics, jewellery, weaponry and tombstones on display in the Museum.
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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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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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+.
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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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: 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.
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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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.
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 (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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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.
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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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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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
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…
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…
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…
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
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.
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.
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.
Brick Builders Club: Science Adventures
Let imaginations run wild at our drop-in LEGO building sessions perfect for kids aged 5 and up!
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.
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.
The Edward Jenner Trail
Explore the Jenner Trail during your visit and meet the people, places and animals that shaped Dr Jenner’s work. Complete the trail to earn your sticker.
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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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Brick Builders Club: Space Adventures
Let imaginations run wild at our drop-in LEGO building sessions perfect for kids aged 5 and up!
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.
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+.
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.
Brick Builders Club: Dragons & Castles
Let imaginations run wild at our drop-in LEGO building sessions perfect for kids aged 5 and up!
The Deerhurst Dragon: Tale & Fire -Breathing Crafts
Meet the legendary Dragon of Deerhurst, then craft your own fire‑breathing creature to take home. Suitable for ages 5+.
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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.
Brick Builders Club: Dragons & Castles
Let imaginations run wild at our drop-in LEGO building sessions perfect for kids aged 5 and up!
The Dragon Who Sneaked Away Family Trail
Help find Dorothy the baby dragon on our Easter trail and earn a special dragon sticker. Suitable for ages 3+.
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Glorious Glevum Tour
Join Lucius Sita, our resident auxiliary Roman soldier, for a guided introduction to Roman Glevum and the treasures, visible and hidden in the Museum of Gloucester. Why did the Romans settle here? What was ‘fast food’ for an auxiliary foot soldier? All this and more with Lucius as your guide…
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.
Brick Builders Club: The Great Outdoors
Let imaginations run wild at our drop-in LEGO building sessions perfect for kids aged 5 and up!
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.
Making Folk: Crafting Charms and Folk Motifs
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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Art Explorers: Arts & Crafts Trail
Step into a playful world of puppets, pottery, and hands‑on creativity. Explore the makers who celebrated nature, try fun craft challenges, and finish the trail to earn a nature‑inspired prize.
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