What’s on
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.
Civic Trust Tours: Eastgate Chamber
Discover the Eastgate Chamber Roman walls , a medieval gate tower and a 16th century horsepool with a Civic Trust Tour Guide…
Small Ships Trail
Ahead of our Brick History Exhibition in June and to celebrate Tall Ships sailing into the city this month, join us this May Half-term for nautical and LEGO® themed fun including our Small Ships trail, Pirate dressing up and LEGO® drop-in sessions!
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.
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.
RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE)164
Step into our captivating display and immerse yourself in the powerful narratives conveyed through the art of photography. Explore an array of thought-provoking themes including identity, culture, gender, environmental issues, and much more.
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Medieval 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…
Discovery sessions
Enjoy a friendly chat with Museum experts on a range of fascinating historical topics relevant to the Collections at the Museum of Gloucester.
History of Pockets
Step into the captivating world of pockets! Join us for an intriguing talk delving into the rich history behind these essential accessories. Explore our museum's curated collection of diverse pockets, each with its own story and significance throughout various eras.
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.
Lunch and Learn series: Life in the Roman army
Our Lunch and Learn series is back at the museum! We will guide you through specially selected areas of our collection in this series of one-hour talks on selected Wednesday lunchtimes this Autumn and next Spring…
Discovery sessions
Enjoy a friendly chat with Museum experts on a range of fascinating historical topics relevant to the Collections at the Museum of Gloucester.
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.
Buttons, Badges and Blazers: Curator and Artist Talk
Come and join us for our Curator and Artist Talk with Elizabeth Johansson-Hartley and artists Sam Bates and Katie Taylor to celebrate the our Buttons, Badges & Blazers Exhibition!
Lunch and Learn series: Highlights of the costume collection
Our Lunch and Learn series is back at the museum! We will guide you through specially selected areas of our collection in this series of one-hour talks on selected Wednesday lunchtimes this Autumn and next Spring…
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.
Gloucestershire Troopers in Gloucester again!
Gloucestershire Troopers are back in Gloucester for the final time this year!
On Saturday 30 September, we are inviting the fabulous Gloucestershire Troopers to ‘close’ the May The Toys Be With You exhibition…
Discovery sessions
Enjoy a friendly chat with Museum experts on a range of fascinating historical topics relevant to the Collections at the Museum of Gloucester.
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.
My Gloucester Discovery
Greg Jenner, Helen Carr and Yasmin Khan are just some of Britain’s leading historians who‘ve been filmed meeting their own special treasure at the Museum of Gloucester this year. In this event, Janina Ramirez joins one of Britain’s most admired medieval historians, Henry III expert David Carpenter, and City Archaeologist Andrew Armstrong to discuss their own favourite discoveries live at Blackfriars Priory…
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.
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.
Discovery Sessions
Enjoy a friendly chat with Museum experts on a range of fascinating historical topics relevant to the Collections at the Museum of Gloucester.
Herbs, Healing & The Natural Environment Events
Local herbs for local people for local healing. Complementing events programme to the new Community Gallery exhibition.
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Healing Herbs Symposium
The Healing Herbs Symposium shares information and practices explored in the Community Gallery exhibition Herbs, Healing and the Natural Environment.
Info + Tickets
Discovery Sessions
Enjoy a friendly chat with Museum experts on a range of fascinating historical topics relevant to the Collections at the Museum of Gloucester.
Gloucestershire Troopers in Gloucester!
Gloucestershire Troopers in Gloucester!
On Saturday 24 June, please note that we are inviting the fabulous Gloucestershire Troopers to ‘open’ the May The Toys Be With You exhibition…
Discovery Sessions
Enjoy a friendly chat with Museum experts on a range of fascinating historical topics relevant to the Collections at the Museum of Gloucester.
Rush Brothers - Life Drawing and Pottery
Join the Rush Brothers for an evening of life drawing and pottery.
Info & Tickets
Medieval 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 Wild Escape
Join us on Greyfriars Green, our meadow behind the museum to make art inspired the wildlife of Gloucester.
Info + Tickets
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.
Plant Printing with Alternative Photographic Processes Workshop
Join this immersive camera-less and contact print photography workshop to create eco-friendly prints from plants. Inspired by English botanist and photographer Anna Atkins (the first woman to create a photograph) and celebrating 180 years since cyanotypes were created.
Discovery Sessions
Enjoy a friendly chat with Museum experts on a range of fascinating historical topics relevant to the Collections at the Museum of Gloucester.
Hundred Heroines | Beginners Photography workshop
Don't know where to start taking portraits? Then join our workshop with Hundred Heroines Photographer Vanessa Carvalho. Visit the RPS Exhibition looking at the award winning portraiture then head to Hundred Heroines Headquarters (and weather dependent outside) to look at how to work with your sitter, how to reflect their personality and how to get the best composition and lighting.