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Love in the Air: Romance Blossoms at The Museum of Gloucester!
This Valentine's Day, we embark on a journey into the enchanting love stories of two couples who discovered romance within the hallowed halls of the Museum of Gloucester: Nigel & Claire and Paul & Hazel. Their tales are woven with serendipitous chance encounters and shared passions, reminding us of the transformative power of love amidst the treasures of the museum. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of their relationships, illuminated by the warmth of Valentine's Day and the timeless allure of love.
Craftsmanship and Community: Celebrating Fielding & Platt
Shaping a Brighter Future: Museum of Gloucester's MEND Initiative Unfolds
From Monday 8th January to Saturday 10th February 2024, the Museum of Gloucester will embark on an exciting journey—the MEND Project.
Reviewing the Archaeological Archives Backlog Project opportunity…
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey through Gloucester's vibrant history, meticulously woven into fabric! Join the Museum of Gloucester for their extraordinary exhibition, Buttons, Badges and Blazers, generously funded by the Arts Council England.
Buttons, Badges & Blazers: A Captivating Journey into Gloucester's Past
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey through Gloucester's vibrant history, meticulously woven into fabric! Join the Museum of Gloucester for their extraordinary exhibition, Buttons, Badges and Blazers, generously funded by the Arts Council England.
Tradition & Legacy: A Spotlight on George Whitefield
George Whitefield’s legacy in Gloucester presents an interesting dilemma for modern audiences. He is often held up as one of Gloucester’s most famous sons and celebrated for his great achievements. But, as with most historic figures, there is difficult history mixed in with these achievements which are rarely spoken about and certainly not memorialised…
New contracting opportunity at the museum…
The Museum of Gloucester seeks to work with a programme development consultant to thoroughly review our entire programme and help us place audiences and communities at the heart of our ethos and activities…
Open call for artists…
We are currently seeking two artists with an interest in creating contemporary costumes that reflect their lived experiences of #Gloucester and her communities as part of our upcoming exhibition 'Buttons, Badges & Blazers', an Arts Council England funded project!
Wild Escape Project delivered by The Museum of Gloucester
The Museum of Gloucester was proud to be part of the Wild Escape pilot project!
The Museum of Gloucester: Our city, Our history
As part of Black History Month, the Museum of Gloucester wishes to share the work happening as a result of the Monuments Review project.
Its purpose is to have an open conversation about Gloucester’s historic association with the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
It is the responsibility of the Museum to tell a balanced story about the objects we hold. In the past any links to historic slavery were simply not mentioned in our displays or collections. We are now seeking to correct the narrative of our history with the aim to tell a broader story that includes this difficult topic, sometimes called ‘contested history’.
Hundred Heroines
Hundred Heroines and the Museum of Gloucester are looking for 100 Gloucester Heroines and we need your help! Nominate your Gloucester Heroine by simply telling us why they are your heroine.
New Engagement wall at the Museum
Working with artist Tim Martin, aka SLAZ, has been a pleasure for us all. Sharing our objects inspired him to make this cool blackboard for our visitors, to tell US what a museum is to them.
Museum shop launches exclusive city souvenirs
The Museum of Gloucester Gift Shop is extremely happy to announce that they have had two bespoke and completely exclusive ranges designed for the gift shop.
Museum Sets Out Plan For Next Five Years
The Museum of Gloucester has developed a new Museum Development Plan to future-proof the museum over the next five years.