National Waterways Museum Gloucester

22/10/2026

We are very proud to be expanding the range of local artists and businesses in our gift shop! Come and take a look when you visit the quays 😍

21/10/2026

We are so thrilled to have partnered with the Food Dock to help you make the most of a visit to Gloucester Docks!

Start with a meal, coffee or snack at the Food Dock and bring your receipt or proof of purchase to us for 20% off standard admission at the Museum.

Support local independent food businesses and your local museum this Autumn and Winter.

21/10/2026

👇👇👇 That's us!

Get ready for a busy half term in Gloucester!

Half term is sooooo close and we have a long list of activities and events to keep the whole family entertained throughout the week!

Read all about it in our blog: https://ow.ly/FRmj50ZZB3a

20/10/2026

We have blocked out the information on this famous face from the museum.

Comment below if you know who this is and how he impacted the development of canals. 🤔💭

20/10/2026

Rosie and Jim are ready for Halloween 🤣🎃

19/10/2026

We had the amazing Bizzy Beads Crafting hosting a Block Printing Workshop with us on Saturday. Check out these beautiful tote bags and drawstring bags made by the participants. 😍

Jenny from Bizzy Beads is coming back in a few weeks time to host a Sea Glass Pendant and Sun Catcher Workshop. Check out the details here: https://tinyurl.com/45xwxyn9

17/10/2026

🏴‍☠️ Our Pirate trail is now live and its just one week to go until Pirate Day! 🏴‍☠️

Complete our pirate trail, enjoy pirate colouring, get pirate face paint and listen to free sea shanties.

Come dressed as a pirate and you could earn an extra prize! 🎁

🎟️ Museum tickets are required for the trail.
🎵 Sea shanties are free
🎨 Face painting: £1

See you there, mateys!

15/10/2026

Looking for something indoors to do in Gloucester now it's getting a bit chilly?

Come and visit us at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester and learn about the 200-year history of the Docks and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal! Lots to learn about your local area and the development of canals - not to mention all the cups of tea we can provide!!

We are open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and would love to welcome you.
More information about visiting can be found on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/national-waterways-museum-gloucester

13/10/2026

A glimpse inside National Waterways Museum Gloucester ✨

Discover 200 years of waterways history 🏛️

12/10/2026

A reminder that we are closed tomorrow (Tuesday 13) for a private event. We look forward to welcoming you when we reopen at 10am on Wednesday 14 October.

Thank you for your understanding 😊