• 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.

  • Moomin Tales & Adventure

    Step into the world of the Moomins with a magical storytelling session - then set off on your own adventure through the exhibition!

    Perfect for curious little ones and their grown-ups.

    Running on select dates from 28 May - 22 August - spaces are limited, so book early!

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  • Doc Saurus: Fossil Hunter

    He’s back! Join Doc Saurus on Wednesday 28 May for a day of dino fun!

    Dig into real fossils, uncover ancient secrets, and have a roar-some time!
    Multiple sessions available - book now before they do extinct!

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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
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
Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
May 24
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
Doc Saurus: Fossil Hunter
May 28
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
Moomin Tales & Adventure: Storytelling Session with Exhibition Visit
May 28
Storytelling, MoominABC
Moomin Tales & Adventure: Storytelling Session with Exhibition Visit
Storytelling, MoominABC

Join Us for an Enchanting Moomin Adventure!

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

Info + Tickets

Storytelling, MoominABC
Recycled Moomin Magic: Create your Own Blue House
May 29
MoominABC, Workshops
Recycled Moomin Magic: Create your Own Blue House
MoominABC, Workshops

In this family-friendly, eco-craft session, we’ll build a charming, round blue house using recycled materials (like kitchen rolls), and create delightful little Moomin-inspired characters to play with.

Enjoy a fun, hands-on experience that sparks creativity and promotes sustainable crafting for all ages.

Suitable for families and ages 3+.

Info + Tickets

MoominABC, Workshops
Glorious Glevum Tour
May 31
Talks, Tours
Glorious Glevum Tour
Talks, Tours

Join Lucius Sita, our resident auxiliary Roman soldier, for a guided introduction to Roman Glevum and the treasures, visible and hidden in the Museum of Gloucester. Why did the Romans settle here? What was ‘fast food’ for an auxiliary foot soldier? All this and more with Lucius as your guide…

Info & Tickets

Talks, Tours

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Discover the Magic of Moominvalley at the Museum of Gloucester this Spring 
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