Museum of Gloucester, Gloucester

Name: Museum of Gloucester
Address: Brunswick Rd., Gloucester, GL1, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1452 396131

#19 among attractions in Gloucester

Museum, History museum, Art museum

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The Museum of Gloucester in Brunswick Road is the main museum in the city of Gloucester, England. It was extensively renovated following a large National Heritage Lottery Fund grant, and reopened on Gloucester Day, 3 September 2011. ()

Coordinates: 51°51'48"N, 2°14'40"W

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Brunswick Rd.Gloucester GL1 United Kingdom

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+44 1452 396131

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Museum of Gloucester – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gloucester Cathedral, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Kingsholm Stadium.

~1530 ftN
Medieval architecture and Edward II's tomb
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester
8 min walk • Gloucester Cathedral stands as a magnificent beacon of history and architecture in the heart of Gloucester, England. With its origins dating back nearly a millennium, this cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a treasure trove for history enthusiasts...
~350 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester
2 min walk • The Eastgate Shopping Centre is a two-story indoor shopping centre in Gloucester, England. It opened its portico entrance on 3 July 1973.
~660 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Gloucester
4 min walk • Kings Walk Shopping Centre is a single-storey indoor shopping centre in Gloucester, England. Built between 1969 and 1972, it is part of the Kings Quarter development that includes an outdoor pedestrianised area.
0.6 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Rugby, Sport venue
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
15 min walk • Kingsholm Stadium is a rugby union stadium located in the Kingsholm area of Gloucester, England, and is the home stadium of Gloucester Rugby. The stadium has a capacity of 16,115. It is sometimes nicknamed 'Castle Grim' after the estate where the stadium is built.
0.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gloucester Quays Outlet, Gloucester
12 min walk • Gloucester Quays is an outlet shopping centre on St Ann Way, Gloucester, in the area of the city formerly known as High Orchard.
~710 ftNW
Tower
St Michael's Tower, Gloucester
4 min walk • St Michael's Tower, Gloucester, stands at The Cross, where the four main streets of Gloucester meet. The Cross is also the highest point in the city. The Tower is on the corner of Eastgate and Southgate Streets and the entrance is in Southgate Street. It was built in 1465 on the site of the previous St Michael the Archangel.
~1250 ftW
Museum, Military museum
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, Gloucester
7 min walk • The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is located within the historic docks in the city of Gloucester.
~960 ftW
Monastery, Historical place, Event space
Blackfriars, Gloucester
5 min walk • Blackfriars, Gloucester, England, founded about 1239, is one of the most complete surviving Dominican black friaries in England. Now owned by English Heritage and restored in 1960, it is currently leased to Gloucester City Council and used for weddings, concerts, exhibitions, guided tours, filming, educational events and private hires.
~810 ftW
Street
Southgate Street, Gloucester
4 min walk • Southgate Street is one of the ancient streets in the City of Gloucester, so named because its southern end was originally the location of the south gate in the city's walls. The part beyond the gate as far as Severn Street was sometimes known as Lower Southgate Street.
~850 ftN
Street
Northgate Street, Gloucester
5 min walk • Northgate Street is a street in the City of Gloucester, so named because its northern end was originally the location of the north gate in the city's walls.
~670 ftNW
City hall
Gloucester Guildhall, Gloucester
4 min walk • Gloucester Guildhall is a former municipal building in Eastgate Street, Gloucester, which is now used as a arts and theatre venue. It is a Grade II listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Gloucester open?

Museum of Gloucester is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Gloucester?

Nearby attractions include Gloucester Library, Gloucester (1 min walk), Greyfriars, Gloucester (2 min walk), St Mary de Crypt Church, Gloucester (4 min walk), Marylone, Gloucester (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Gloucester by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Gloucester:

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Gloucester (8 min walk)