• MOOMIN GIFT SHOP

    MOOMIN GIFT SHOP

    Come and visit our special Moomin Gift Shop, open until October. Browse beautiful homewares, exquisite prints and cards, wonderful toys and stationery, and other delightful official Moomin merchandise. Pop in and bring home the spirit and the incredible artwork of Tove Jansson’s iconic world.

  • Discovery Centre

    A year-long archaeological project is underway revealing fascinating finds unearthed during city developments. Watch archaeologists at work, explore real discoveries, and take part in hands-on activities and events.

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  • Spooky Fun Starts Here!

    This autumn, the weird and wonderful take over! From haunted happenings to spooky crafts, ghostly tours to eerie encounters, our Halloween events are packed with thrills, chills, and cheeky surprises. Whether you're here for the fright or the fun, there's something hauntingly good for everyone. Dare to join us?

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Events
Quiet Mornings
Sep 18
Families
Quiet Mornings
Families

Our weekly Quiet Mornings offer a calmer museum experience, especially suited to visitors who prefer a more relaxed environment.

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Families
Tessy Tumblepot's Potion Trail
Oct 14
Families, Trails, Halloween
Tessy Tumblepot's Potion Trail
Families, Trails, Halloween

This Halloween, help Tessy Tumblepot, the museum’s most muddled witch, brew her magical potion! She’s lost all her spooky ingredients somewhere in the museum and needs clever young explorers to help track them down.

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Families, Trails, Halloween
Siege of Gloucester Civil War Tour
Oct 25
Tours, Talks
Siege of Gloucester Civil War Tour
Tours, Talks

Join local guide Jon Eeles for a Siege of Gloucester Civil War Tour starting here at the Museum of Gloucester.

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Tours, Talks
Brick or Treat - Halloween LEGO Sessions
Oct 28
Halloween, Families
Brick or Treat - Halloween LEGO Sessions
Halloween, Families

Join us for some spooky building fun this Halloween at our Brick or Treat LEGO sessions—perfect for children aged 5 and up! These drop-in sessions are all about getting creative with bricks and a bit of Halloween magic.

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Halloween, Families
Potions & Cauldrons: The Legend of Ceridwen the Witch
Oct 30
Families, Halloween
Potions & Cauldrons: The Legend of Ceridwen the Witch
Families, Halloween

Step into the world of Welsh myth with the tale of Ceridwen, a wise and powerful witch whose bubbling cauldron was said to hold the secrets of knowledge and inspiration.

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Families, Halloween
Ghosts & Giggles: Family Ghost Tour
Oct 31
Families, Tours, Halloween
Ghosts & Giggles: Family Ghost Tour
Families, Tours, Halloween

Step into the shadows of history with Ghosts & Giggles – a mysterious guided tour through the Museum of Gloucester. 

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Families, Tours, Halloween
Ghosts & Giggles: Ghost Hunt
Oct 31
Tours, Halloween
Ghosts & Giggles: Ghost Hunt
Tours, Halloween

Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure like no other with an exclusive after-hours ghost hunt at the Museum of Gloucester! 

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Tours, Halloween
Siege of Gloucester Civil War Tour
Nov 15
Talks, Tours
Siege of Gloucester Civil War Tour
Talks, Tours

Join local guide Jon Eeles for a Siege of Gloucester Civil War Tour starting here at the Museum of Gloucester.

Info & Tickets

Talks, Tours

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Venue hire at Museum of Gloucester

Venue hire

Spaces for hire, steeped in history. The Museum offers the perfect city centre location for your gathering; with fully equipped facilities and a dedicated team.

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Donations

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Restoring a Legend: The Black Dog
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Restoring a Legend: The Black Dog
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A beloved Gloucester icon, the Black Dog, has been lovingly restored after decades of mystery, damage, and rediscovery. From its rooftop perch on Northgate Street to its recent conservation in 2024, this carved pup’s journey spans wars, craftsmanship, and community care. This post celebrates the dog’s rich history, its creator Arthur Levison, and the late Pieta Greaves, whose expert hands helped bring the Black Dog back to life.

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Museum of Gloucester awarded major funding from Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund 
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Museum of Gloucester awarded major funding from Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund 
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The Museum of Gloucester is delighted to announce that it has been awarded significant funding from Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund 2025-26.

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Discovery Centre Finds – Sling Bullet
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Discovery Centre Finds – Sling Bullet
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This small, oval-shaped object of fired clay was found in a deposit dated to the 2nd century AD, in the Early Roman period.

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