In What's On

It's set to be a busy half-term in Gloucester! With Moomin events, history tours, and wildlife explorations, there is something for everyone!


Moomin ABC

All Week

As part of the Moomin 80 programme in Gloucester, the Museum of Gloucester invite you and your family into a magical world inspired by Moomins this Spring and Summer. Settle down for an hour to explore the magic world of the Moomins with your family and immerse yourself in the adventures of Moominmamma, Sniff, Stinky, Little My, Hodgkins, Snuffkin and Snorkmaiden!


Moomin Tales & Adventure: Storytelling Session with Exhibition Visit

28 May

Join the Museum of Gloucester for an Enchanting Moomin Adventure! Dive into the magical world of Moomins with their interactive storytelling session. Experience the whimsical adventures of Moomintroll and his friends as we bring their world to life through engaging storytelling. After the story, explore the fascinating exhibition where you can discover more about the enchanting Moomin characters and their captivating world.


Character Tours of The Folk of Gloucester

24, 30, and 31 May

Meet the Folk of Gloucester's costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the stake, and other characters connected to the buildings, two of which date from Tudor times. A listed historic building, the Folk offers you fascinating stories and gory tales while giving you a feel for how life was lived here over the past five centuries.


Family Trail: Mysteries of May

24 May - 01 June

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure at the museum! Explore the exhibits at the Museum of Gloucester and see if you can match each close-up picture to the real object on display. Look carefully—some might be tricky! When you find the right match, you'll uncover fun facts and hidden secrets about the past. It's a great way to learn and play at the same time!


Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

24 May

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.


Bug-Tastic Wild Child Workshop

27 May

Put on your explorers hat, grab that magnifying glass and enter the miniature world of bugs at Crickley Hill Country Park! Go bug hunting and make your own bug with our craft activity to take home.


Children's Half Term Arts & Crafts

27 - 30 May

Four days of children's art sessions at Nature in Art! You can have the chance to make CD Dream Catchers, Clay Minibeasts, Picasso Portraits, and Yoga and Button Art!


Crafts That Built The Cathedral Family Day

27 May

Ever wondered what goes into building a cathedral? Join Gloucester Cathedral for a fun filled day of crafts, painting and making from stained glass to tile making to calligraphy and art. 


Doc Saurus: Fossil Hunter

28 May

Hey there, young explorers! Get ready for an amazing journey through time with Doc Saurus: Fossil Hunter at the Museum of Gloucester! Step into the world of dinosaurs and ancient fossils as you marvel at real-life dinosaur bones and fossils from Gloucestershire and beyond. Who knows? You might even discover a new species!


Pond Explorers Wild Child Workshop

28 May

Dive into nature this half-term with our fun-filled pond dipping session for children at Robinswood Hill, Gloucester! Discover incredible pond life and become a wildlife detective. Plus, make your own pond creature with our craft activity to take home.


Glorious Glevum Tour

31 May

Join Lucius Sita, the Museum of Gloucester's 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 were conditions like in the army? What was 'fast food' for an auxiliary foot soldier?


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