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Celebrating Edith Sessions: Gloucester's First Woman Councilor
As we kick off Women's History Month, it's a perfect time to celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped our history and paved the way for future generations. At the museum, we are proud to highlight some of the incredible women whose stories are intertwined with Gloucester's rich history. One such woman is Edith Sessions.
For Folk Sake: A Sharp Look at Gloucester’s Pin-making Legacy.
Have you ever noticed the twisted design of the bollards on Eastgate Street? These humble structures hold a clue to Gloucester's fascinating pin-making past. From thousands of pins discovered under floorboards to tales of a booming 18th-century industry, we’re uncovering the sharp history of a trade that put Gloucester on the map!
What’s This? Wednesday: Shimmering Bottles, Hidden Histories.
When you think of bottles, you probably picture something simple—maybe a bottle of juice or a soda. But what if I told you that some old bottles have amazing stories to tell?
Say Hello To ‘For Folk Sake’!
Welcome to our new blog series for the Museum of Gloucester, 'For Folk's Sake'. This blog series will follow the adventures of our Collections Team into our social history collections at The Folk.
We’re looking for an Education Specialist!
The Museum of Gloucester is seeking to hire a freelance education specialist to facilitate the development and implementation of a new, reimagined Museum-led schools programme as part of our core activity.
Festive Fun Awaits at the Museum!
The holiday season has arrived, and the Museum of Gloucester is brimming with warmth and wonder!
We’re Hiring! A Visitor Experience Apprentice!
Looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real difference? Join Gloucester City Council’s Cultural Services Team as a Level 3 Visitor Experience Apprentice!
We’re Hiring! Museum Inspirers!
Ready to spark excitement and curiosity in young minds? Join the Museum of Gloucester as a Museum Inspirer!
We’re Hiring! A Learning Officer!
Love history, art, and culture? Want to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds? Join our team at the Museum of Gloucester!
10 Awesome Things About RPS (IPE) 165 at The Museum of Gloucester!
Ready for a visual adventure? The RPS International Photography Exhibition 165 at The Museum of Gloucester is here to wow you with incredible photography from all over the world.
Love in the Air: Romance Blossoms at The Museum of Gloucester!
This Valentine's Day, we embark on a journey into the enchanting love stories of two couples who discovered romance within the hallowed halls of the Museum of Gloucester: Nigel & Claire and Paul & Hazel. Their tales are woven with serendipitous chance encounters and shared passions, reminding us of the transformative power of love amidst the treasures of the museum. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of their relationships, illuminated by the warmth of Valentine's Day and the timeless allure of love.
Craftsmanship and Community: Celebrating Fielding & Platt
Shaping a Brighter Future: Museum of Gloucester's MEND Initiative Unfolds
From Monday 8th January to Saturday 10th February 2024, the Museum of Gloucester will embark on an exciting journey—the MEND Project.
Reviewing the Archaeological Archives Backlog Project opportunity…
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey through Gloucester's vibrant history, meticulously woven into fabric! Join the Museum of Gloucester for their extraordinary exhibition, Buttons, Badges and Blazers, generously funded by the Arts Council England.
Buttons, Badges & Blazers: A Captivating Journey into Gloucester's Past
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey through Gloucester's vibrant history, meticulously woven into fabric! Join the Museum of Gloucester for their extraordinary exhibition, Buttons, Badges and Blazers, generously funded by the Arts Council England.
Tradition & Legacy: A Spotlight on George Whitefield
George Whitefield’s legacy in Gloucester presents an interesting dilemma for modern audiences. He is often held up as one of Gloucester’s most famous sons and celebrated for his great achievements. But, as with most historic figures, there is difficult history mixed in with these achievements which are rarely spoken about and certainly not memorialised…
New contracting opportunity at the museum…
The Museum of Gloucester seeks to work with a programme development consultant to thoroughly review our entire programme and help us place audiences and communities at the heart of our ethos and activities…
Open call for artists…
We are currently seeking two artists with an interest in creating contemporary costumes that reflect their lived experiences of #Gloucester and her communities as part of our upcoming exhibition 'Buttons, Badges & Blazers', an Arts Council England funded project!
Wild Escape Project delivered by The Museum of Gloucester
The Museum of Gloucester was proud to be part of the Wild Escape pilot project!
The Museum of Gloucester: Our city, Our history
As part of Black History Month, the Museum of Gloucester wishes to share the work happening as a result of the Monuments Review project.
Its purpose is to have an open conversation about Gloucester’s historic association with the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
It is the responsibility of the Museum to tell a balanced story about the objects we hold. In the past any links to historic slavery were simply not mentioned in our displays or collections. We are now seeking to correct the narrative of our history with the aim to tell a broader story that includes this difficult topic, sometimes called ‘contested history’.