Museum of Gloucester
A city-centre museum with Roman archaeology, local history, natural history and fine art collections.
Opening hours
Wednesday–Saturday 10am–5pm. Normally closed Sunday–Tuesday; occasional extra Monday and Tuesday opening is advertised. Check the museum's current visit page.
Location: Brunswick Road, Gloucester GL1 1HP
The Museum of Gloucester is the place to start if you want the city beneath the streets, not just the cathedral above them. Its archaeological collection includes Roman tombstones and the Birdlip Mirror, while the Gloucester Tables Set shows a different sort of everyday history: it is the oldest complete backgammon set in the world.
Look for the city’s layers
Use the galleries to piece together the Roman settlement and the later city, then step back outside to recognise the streets you have just read about. Temporary exhibitions and family activities add reasons to return. The museum’s programme also includes quieter sessions and object-handling events, so check what is on for the day you want.
Practical visit
The museum is on Brunswick Road. Regular hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 10am–5pm; it is usually closed Sunday to Tuesday, though some extra Monday and Tuesday openings are advertised. Check the current exhibition and access pages before travelling if you have a specific collection or event in mind.