What’s on
RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE)165
Step into a captivating display of incredible imagery and immerse yourself in an exploration of powerful human themes including identity, belonging, nature, environment and sustainability. The way that these artists have composed their shots plays with what reality really means when subjects are placed in front of the lens.
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Glosty’s Christmas Trail
Glosty's Christmas Trail will launch on the 16 November with the Christmas Lantern Parade and Christmas Light Switch-on, and will run until 5 January 2025.
After a few years visiting his Great Uncle Frosty and cousins in snowier climes, Glosty the Snowman has returned to Gloucester, and he has been visiting various places in the city.
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Festive Wrap & Crafts Workshop!
Join us for a creative session making your own Christmas wrapping paper and gift tags—perfect for those special presents this year!
You’ll learn how to print, cut, and work with ribbon, and take all your festive creations home. While your designs dry, we’ll also be making wooden Christmas decorations.
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Glorious Glevum Tour
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…
Medieval Mercenary Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
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…
The Tale of Two Bad Mice Family Trail
Two naughty mice have snuck into the Museum of Gloucester and stolen some treasures!
Create Your Morris Masterpiece: Rosettes & Bells Workshop
Dive into the colourful world of Morris Dancing with this hands-on family-friendly workshop!
Burnley & Trowbridge: Behind the Scenes Tour of Museum Costume Collection
Join Angela Burnley & Brooke Welborn of Burnley & Trowbridge for a special Behind the Scenes Tour of the Costume collection held at the Museum of Gloucester. The collection was famously used by Janet Arnold for her book series 'Patterns of Fashion'.
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Behind the Scenes Tour with Burnley & Trowbridge
Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum? Satiate your curiosity with our exclusive Behind the Scenes tour! Dive deep into the inner workings of our vibrant institution for an hour-long journey filled with intrigue and discovery.
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Carnival Mask & May Day Crown Workshop
Step into the spirit of spring and folk tradition at this creative drop-in session!
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Burnley & Trowbridge: Behind the Scenes Tour of Museum Costume Collection
Join Angela Burnley & Brooke Welborn of Burnley & Trowbridge for a special Behind the Scenes Tour of the Costume collection held at the Museum of Gloucester. The collection was famously used by Janet Arnold for her book series 'Patterns of Fashion'.
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Behind the Scenes Tour with Burnley & Trowbridge
Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum? Satiate your curiosity with our exclusive Behind the Scenes tour! Dive deep into the inner workings of our vibrant institution for an hour-long journey filled with intrigue and discovery.
Behind the Scenes Tour
Join us for an in insightful and unique tour of the museum galleries and storage areas seldom seen at the Museum of Gloucester with the Collections Team.
Wreath Making Workshop
Join us for an afternoon of festive fun as you craft a stunning, custom wreath from scratch. With plenty of fresh greens, ribbons, and seasonal touches to choose from, you’ll design a one-of-a-kind wreath perfect for your front door—or as a special, handmade gift!
Christmas Cake & Biscuit Decorating Workshop
Get creative with Christmas-themed decorations, and learn fun techniques to decorate your own cakes and cookies. Best of all, you can take your delicious creations home! Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like. Suitable for ages 4 and up, with little ones welcome too. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Christmas Cake & Biscuit Decorating Workshop
Get creative with Christmas-themed decorations, and learn fun techniques to decorate your own cakes and cookies. Best of all, you can take your delicious creations home! Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like. Suitable for ages 4 and up, with little ones welcome too. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Museum Ghost Tour!
Grab your flashlights and ghost-hunting gear and head on down to the Museum of Ghoulster for a spooktacular adventure! Our family-friendly ghost tour is packed with laughter and excitement as you explore the museum's mysterious past.
Museum Ghost Hunt!
Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure like no other with an exclusive after-hours ghost hunt at the Museum of Gloucester! As the doors close to the public, you'll step into the museum’s shadowy halls and dimly lit galleries, where eerie whispers of the past come alive. Armed with ghost-hunting gear and guided by paranormal expert Becki-Lewis Rusher and her fearless team, you'll dive deep into the mysteries that haunt this historic building.
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Pumpkin Crafting Workshop
This autumn, pumpkins aren't just for carving! Join us for a fun, hands-on session where you can transform yarn and spooktacular embellishments into your very own pumpkin masterpiece.
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Spooktacular Trail
Join us for the Spooktacular Trail – a hauntingly fun adventure for all ages!
How many hidden creatures and mysterious tales will you uncover in this spine-tingling journey? From ghostly figures to haunted landmarks, embark on a chilling quest that will test your bravery and stir your curiosity.
Bigger Brick Builders (Halloween Special!)
Welcome to Bigger Brick Builders! It's time for older kids to unleash their creativity and building skills with LEGO® bricks in our museum.
The History of the Royal Photographic Society & The International Photography Exhibition (IPE)
Join Michael Pritchard, Director of Programmes at the Royal Photographic Society, for an insightful talk exploring the rich history of the RPS and its prestigious International Photography Exhibition (IPE).
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Little Brick Builders (Halloween Special!)
Welcome to LEGO® Club for the under-5's! Join us for a delightful session of relaxed play and creativity with LEGO® bricks in the museum.
Culture Club: Gloucester City of War
As part of Gloucester Cathedral's exciting programme of events alongside its exhibition of Luke Jerram's Mars: War and Peace, Gloucester Cathedral and Museum of Gloucester are proud to present Gloucester: City of War.
Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy
Explore the amazing world of Roman Britain at the Museum of Gloucester this October half term. The Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail from Kids in Museums and Walker Books celebrates the release of hit historian Greg Jenner’s new book, Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy, with expert interruptions from Dr Emma Southon and illustrations by Rikin Parekh.
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Threads: The Janet Arnold Collection Talk
Join Museum of Gloucester's Head Curator, Lizzie Johansson-Hartley for a presentation about, and to view, the museums historic clothing items that were immortalised in Janet Arnolds Patters of Fashion 1 & 2.
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Threads: Behind the Scenes Tour
To celebrate Threads 2024 the Museum of Gloucester are opening their doors to give ticket holders the opportunity to view never displayed items from their extensive costume collection.
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HODs: Behind the Scenes Tour
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a busy museum?
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour during Heritage Open Days! This unique experience will give you a rare glimpse into the hidden areas of the museum, where our team works tirelessly to preserve, research, and curate the fascinating collections you see on display.
Discover the secrets of artefact conservation, learn how exhibitions are created, and see how we care for history every day. Perfect for those curious about the inner workings of a museum, this special tour offers an insider's view of what happens beyond the gallery walls!
Times and Dates:
Saturday 14 September
2pm - 3pm
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Max places of 8 people per tour.
Prices
Free!
Please Note:
Tour last approx. 1 hour.
Please meet in the museum reception before the start of the tour.
Due to the nature of the building, multiple stairs, and some small spaces, this tour is unfortunately not suitable for disabled access.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Inventing with LEGO® Club
Let your imagination run wild with our LEGO® Inventors Club!
Using practical and digital skills in this one hour masterclass in partnership with our friends at Library LAB.
Build and learn while having fun!
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Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
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.
Build and Wear: Create Your LEGO® Head Mask
Step into a world of creativity and fun with our Design Your Own LEGO® Head Mask workshop!
Perfect for LEGO® fans and craft lovers, this event offers a unique opportunity to bring your favourite LEGO® characters to life in a whole new way.
Build and Animate: Create Your Own LEGO® Robot Puppet
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll make a robot using paper printed with LEGO® bricks! With a variety of blocks and shapes to copy, this session promises to be an exciting and imaginative experience.
Bigger Brick Builders
Welcome to Bigger Brick Builders! It's time for older kids to unleash their creativity and building skills with LEGO® bricks in our museum.
Little Brick Builders
Welcome to LEGO® Club for the under-5's! Join us for a delightful session of relaxed play and creativity with LEGO® bricks in the museum.
Culture Club - Secrets of the Museum: Gloucestershire in 10 Objects
Join us for an exclusive event where you will meet Elizabeth Johansson- Hartley, the esteemed Head Curator of the museum, and delve into the fascinating, weird, and wonderful items discovered in Gloucester and its surrounding areas.
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Bigger Brick Builders
Welcome to Bigger Brick Builders! It's time for older kids to unleash their creativity and building skills with LEGO® bricks in our museum.
Little Brick Builders
Welcome to LEGO® Club for the under-5's! Join us for a delightful session of relaxed play and creativity with LEGO® bricks in the museum.
The History of Buildings in Gloucester with Andrew Armstrong
Join us at the museum for an exclusive after-work event featuring our latest exhibition, Brick History.
Enjoy a special viewing of the exhibit, followed by an engaging talk with city archaeologist Andrew Armstrong.
Printing with LEGO® Workshop
Calling all art and LEGO® fans! Discover a new way to create art using LEGO® bricks.
Perfect for little hands, the different shapes, colours and patterns encourage creativity and imaginative play.
Bigger Brick Builders
Welcome to Bigger Brick Builders! It's time for older kids to unleash their creativity and building skills with LEGO® bricks in our museum.
Doc Saurus: Fossil Hunter
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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Brick by Brick: Brick History Exhibition Trail
Immerse yourself in a world where every piece tells a story, and every corner holds a new discovery.
How many LEGO® characters and historical tales can you uncover in this interactive and engaging exhibit?
From iconic landmarks to legendary figures, embark on a quest that challenges your perception and ignites your imagination.
Civic Trust Tours: Roman Gloucester Walks
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.