• Moomin ABC

    MOOMIN 80: MOOMIN ABC

    29 MAR - 5 OCT
    Embark on a Moomin adventure with interactive Moomin exhibits, stories, crafts, and more at Moomin ABC. Tickets from £5, under 4s free! Early booking advised!

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  • MOOMIN GIFT SHOP

    NEW: 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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  • Big Summer, Bigger Adventures!

    Explore the charming Moomin ABC Exhibition, get hands-on with Moomin crafts & workshops, roar with Doc Saurus, and march through history on our Roman Soldier Tours. There’s something exciting for every explorer!

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  • Café Reopened!

    Come and relax in our Museum Café and enjoy our new menu including panini’s, toasties, teacakes and brand new Moomin Bubble Tea machine!

Events
Moomin 80: Moomin ABC
Mar 29
Exhibitions, MoominABC
Moomin 80: Moomin ABC
Exhibitions, MoominABC

Explore the magic of Moominvalley!

Join the Moomin 80 celebrations in Gloucester, kicking off with Moomin ABC! From 29 March, immerse your family in Moomin magic at the Museum of Gloucester. Interactive exhibits, stories, crafts, and more await! Tickets from £5, under 4s free.

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Exhibitions, MoominABC
Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
Apr 19
Talks, Tours, Families
Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
Talks, Tours, Families

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.

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Talks, Tours, Families
Civic Trust Tours: Eastgate Chamber
May 2
Tours, Civic Trust
Civic Trust Tours: Eastgate Chamber
Tours, Civic Trust

Discover the Eastgate Chamber Roman walls , a medieval gate tower and a 16th century horsepool with a Civic Trust Tour Guide…

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Tours, Civic Trust
Civic Trust Tours: Roman Gloucester Walks
May 9
Tours, Walks, Civic Trust
Civic Trust Tours: Roman Gloucester Walks
Tours, Walks, Civic Trust

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.

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Tours, Walks, Civic Trust
Moomin Tales & Adventure: Storytelling Session with Exhibition Visit
Aug 20
MoominABC, Storytelling
Moomin Tales & Adventure: Storytelling Session with Exhibition Visit
MoominABC, Storytelling

Join Us for an Enchanting Moomin Adventure!

Dive into the magical world of Moomins with our interactive storytelling session.


Info + Tickets

MoominABC, Storytelling
Doc Saurus: Fossil Hunter
Aug 27
Families, Workshops
Doc Saurus: Fossil Hunter
Families, Workshops

Hey there, young explorers! Get ready for an amazing journey through time at Doc Saurus: Festival of Archaeology!

Step into a world of dinosaurs and fossils as you marvel at real-life dinosaur bones and fossils from Gloucestershire and beyond. Who knows? You might even discover a new species!

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Families, Workshops
Comet Wishes: A Moomin Story & Craft Adventure
Sep 13
Storytelling, Workshop, MoominABC
Comet Wishes: A Moomin Story & Craft Adventure
Storytelling, Workshop, MoominABC

Join Us for a Magical Moomin Adventure!

Embark on an enchanting journey with us as we delve into the whimsical world of Comet in Moominland, following the delightful adventures of Moomintroll and his friends!

Info + Tickets

Storytelling, Workshop, MoominABC
Home, Elsewhere: Moomin & Belonging
Sep 19
MoominABC, Talks
Home, Elsewhere: Moomin & Belonging
MoominABC, Talks

Join us as we delve into the life and works of Tove Jansson, exploring how her socio-political context and personal experiences shaped the Moomins into symbols of hope and belonging for generations.

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MoominABC, Talks

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