Opening Hours
Our ‘core’ opening hours are:
Summer (March – September incl.)
1.00pm – 4.00pm (Weekdays)
11.00am – 4.00pm (Weekends)
Winter (October – February incl.)
11.00am – 3.00pm (Sat, Sun, Mon)
You are welcome to spend time in the wonderful unspoiled seventeenth century building that is Tewkesbury Museum. Discover Tewkesbury’s rich and diverse history through a collection which ranges from Roman remains through to wartime austerity. Learn about notable Tewkesbury people like Antarctic explorer Raymond Priestley. Study the magnificent diorama of the Battle of Tewkesbury and the unique fairground model.
The building itself is a time capsule. Restored by Abbey restorer Thomas Collins in the nineteenth century and donated to the town as a Museum by an ‘anonymous gentleman’ in the twentieth, it is unique, full of original features, eclectic and eccentric.
The Museum is very child-friendly, with activities to keep them absorbed for hours. Because of its age the building is not disabled-friendly, though the staff are and will do everything they can to help.
As a small independent museum we offer local knowledge, local research and a fascinating glimpse into times gone by.
We’re often open outside our core hours; it’s worth a look to see if we are open.
We also do our best to open for individuals or groups outside these hours, by special arrangement.
Allow at least an hour for a visit
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Museum steward | Tewkesbury Museum
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The museum is looking for enthusiastic people to act as stewards in this small, friendly museumWe were pleased today to welcome Vicki Hopson, Director of Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum to view the collection and building. We hope to learn from Vicki's experience in developing the SOGM and other museums to increase visitor numbers and enhance the visitor experience.
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
This may appeal to musicians as well as those interested in history. Please share to any musicians groups.
Back together again. The Steam Yachts near completion. This ride was completely stripped down. One of the boats was so riddled with woodworm was the side wall gave way. The woodworm was treated, the damaged wood cut out and replaced, then painted, Walkways repaired, Missing benches were made and installed, All mechanical parts, cleaned and lubricated. Paint touched. Just a few missing bolts to fit, hang the covers and then ready to have motor fitted and speed/gearing set. Thanks to John Shelley.
The next ride up is the chair o' planes.
