• Make Your Mark: A Communal Artwork

    We want you to put your art right onto a gallery wall!

    Make Your Mark is a giant communal artwork made from tape, created by the people of Gloucester, together.

    Join in from 25 Oct 2025

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  • 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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  • Festive Fun Awaits

    Discover creative workshops, seasonal trails and family activities to make your December magical. Explore everything in one place and start planning your visit now.

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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
Make Your Mark
Oct 25
Art, Community
Make Your Mark
Art, Community

We want you to put your art right onto a gallery wall!

Make Your Mark is a giant communal artwork made from tape, created by the people of Gloucester, together.

More info

Art, Community
The Time is Now
Oct 25
Exhibitions, Community
The Time is Now
Exhibitions, Community

Three brilliant Gloucester residents, three historic communities, three extraordinary portraits by renowned photographer Emilie Sandy.

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Exhibitions, Community
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
Medieval Mercenary Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
Nov 15
Talks, Tours
Medieval Mercenary Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
Talks, Tours

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…

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Talks, Tours
Ghostly Gloucester: Museum to Blackfriars Tour
Nov 21
Tours, Halloween
Ghostly Gloucester: Museum to Blackfriars Tour
Tours, Halloween

A grown-up ghost tour through Gloucester’s hidden history Starts at Museum of Gloucester.

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Tours, Halloween
Heritage Careers Workshop
Nov 29
Collections
Heritage Careers Workshop
Collections

Explore careers in archaeology and heritage with Cotswold Archaeology and the Museum of Gloucester. This free, in-person workshop covers job roles, application tips, and ways to gain experience in the sector. Attendees are encouraged to bring a device to access job sites during the session.

Info & Tickets

Collections
Ghosts & Giggles: Family Tour of Haunted Gloucester
Dec 12
Families, Tours, Halloween
Ghosts & Giggles: Family Tour of Haunted Gloucester
Families, Tours, Halloween

Along the way, you’ll hear ghostly tales, explore areas not usually open to the public, and discover the secrets that linger in the shadows of these ancient buildings. 

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Families, Tours, Halloween

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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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Make a donation to the Museum of Gloucester

Donations

Find out how you can support the Museum so that we can continue to offer important education programmes and preserve our historical sites and collections for generations to come.

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Featured
Discovery Centre Finds - Clay Pipes
Collections, DiscoveryCentre
Discovery Centre Finds - Clay Pipes
Collections, DiscoveryCentre

Two 19th-century clay pipes reflect personal identity and patriotism. One is linked to military service with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, while the other features Irish nationalist symbols popular among immigrant communities in towns like Gloucester and Cheltenham.

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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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