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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.
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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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!
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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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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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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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
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…
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.
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.