In short: Museum of Gloucester is a museum in Gloucester, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 318 Google reviews.
Details checked · source: Google Places
About Museum of Gloucester
Discover Gloucester's fascinating history at this family-friendly museum on Brunswick Road, featuring accessible facilities, baby changing areas, and an onsite restaurant for refreshments during your visit.
What's nearby
- Boots next door
- Eastgate Market next door
- Eastgate Shopping Centre next door
- Marks & Spencer next door
- Julian Rogers Auto Services 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
The Museum of Gloucester is a lovely little museum and well worth visiting, especially considering it’s free. It’s quite small, so you can comfortably see everything without needing a whole afternoon, but there’s still a good mix of local history and interesting displays. One of the things I really appreciated was how family-friendly and accessible it is. The layout is easy to navigate and it feels welcoming for visitors of all ages and needs. I visited with an autistic gentleman who, to be fair, was mainly interested in the dinosaurs. The dinosaur section definitely kept his attention, though the rest of the museum didn’t quite capture his interest in the same way. At one point he even compared me to a velociraptor, which I’m choosing to take as a compliment. Overall, it’s a great little museum for families, very accessible, and a nice place to spend some time learning about Gloucester’s history. And being free makes it even better. 🦖
· via Google
Have a tour across the history of Gloucester, from roman times to modern, with lots of items on display. Also featured is a section of the roman walls.
· via Google
Great little museum. My pre-school son often asks to visit here and he loves seeing the dinosaur exhibit. He is also fascinated by the Roman skeleton. I have learned a fair bit about the local area too, which is always a bonus. It is fairly small, a casual look around won't take you long. However there is still a lot to see and if taking time to absorb all exhibits you can spend an hour or two there. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Several car parks nearby too, and on a bus route/close to the centre so very easy to get to. Accessible for wheelchairs/mobility and also has a lift to the upper level.
· via Google
A great place for families (and also individuals without children) as you can learn about the history of Gloucester on an easy to comprehend level with interactive displays. The staff is friendly and the little shop and cafe area are lovely. Also it is free which enables everyone to visit this museum. Truly an asset to Gloucester (we visited several times while we were in town).
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HP Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (318 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Gloucester
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of Museum of Gloucester?
Museum of Gloucester is open Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is Museum of Gloucester any good?
Museum of Gloucester is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 318 Google reviews.
Is Museum of Gloucester good for children?
Yes, Museum of Gloucester is listed as good for children.
Is Museum of Gloucester indoors or outdoors?
Museum of Gloucester is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.
What ages is Museum of Gloucester suitable for?
Museum of Gloucester is best for ages 4+.
Is Museum of Gloucester wheelchair accessible?
Museum of Gloucester has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
How do I contact Museum of Gloucester?
Call Museum of Gloucester on +44 1452 396131.