Your Visit

Opening Hours

Monday & Tuesday: Closed*

Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday: Closed

*We open on certain Mondays through the year, please check our social media for openings.

Free Entry

Admission to the museum is free, though donations are always encouraged to support our ongoing work to care for the Museum and its collection. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Still have questions?

We’ve got answers! Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about visiting our museum, from room hire to exhibit details. If you're looking for more information, don't hesitate to get in touch- we're here to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible!

FAQs

Current exhibition: People, Places, and 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. Located on the ground floor.
Discover family-friendly, self-guided regular and seasonal trails throughout the year with a small prize at the end!
Ask at the museum reception desk for the latest trails!
Our sensory bags are available to make museum visits more comfortable, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone. Available to borrow free of charge, our three bags contain a range of items including fidget toys, tactile resources, visual aids and ear defenders.
Designed to promote confidence, comfort, and engagement, sensory bags can help visitors explore the museum at their own pace and in a way that works best for them. As part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusion, these bags are available from the Museum reception for anyone who would benefit from using them.
Museum Explorers Club
Join us every Saturday morning for our Museum Explorers Club, a fun-filled drop-in session at the Museum of Gloucester created especially for curious children and their grown-ups! Discover fascinating objects, uncover incredible stories from the past, enjoy hands-on activities and take part in exciting, themed adventures designed to spark imagination and inspire a love of history.
- Every Saturday,10.30am-12.30pm
- No need to book, just come along!
- Suitable for ages 4+. All children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult (and supervised at all times)
- Pay what you can! A minimum donation of £1 per person is encouraged to support the work of the Museum, allowing us to run events such as these in the future!
After-school Adventurers
Join us every Thursday after school at the Museum of Gloucester for an exciting hands-on exploration session designed for curious, courageous and imaginative children and their grown-ups! Discover fascinating objects, uncover hidden stories and embark on a new museum adventure each week in a fun, welcoming, and family-friendly environment.
- Every Thursday, 3.15-4.45pm
- No need to book, just come along!
- Suitable for ages 4+. All children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult (and supervised at all times).
- Pay what you can! A minimum donation of £1 per person is encouraged to support the work of the Museum, allowing us to run events such as these in the future.
Explore Gloucester’s history through a year-round programme of talks, tours, hands-on experiences and family-friendly events.