National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Housed in the old Llanthony Warehouse in the heart of what once was the bustling Gloucester Docks, the museum will take you on a whole new journey, charting the 200-year history of the docks and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

School group at Gloucester Waterways Museum

The National Waterways Museum Gloucester galleries

National Waterways Museum Gloucester smiles

Things to do

The Grade II listed grain warehouse has been renovated, refreshed and rebranded thanks to over £1m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and DCMS/Wolfson Museums & Galleries Improvement Fund.

With fun, interactive exhibits, a café and a museum shop, you'll discover the stories of the communities that lived and continue to thrive here. Remember, your ticket allows you to return as many times as you like in 12 months.

Wildlife spotting

An urban environment may not seem a likely place for wildlife but why not investigate wildlife habitats with a difference with our fun wildlife trail? Walk around the docks – plenty of bird life to enjoy.

Planning your visit

Opening times
Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 3pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Annual pass
Entry into the museum is an annual pass. It allows you to return as many times as you like during a 12-month period. Please keep your annual pass safe, as you will need to show it at the desk each time you visit. We are unfortunately unable to admit visitors without a valid ticket.
Parking
Pay and Display parking is available, on Southgate Street and Gloucester Quays. The museum is between the car parks
Park and ride
Available, Monday to Saturday, from Waterwells, Quedgeley (near M5 Junction 12)
Toilets
Available inside for visitors to the museum and tea room
Address
National Waterways Museum Gloucester, Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester, GL1 2EH
Contact info
Phone 01452 915676 or email [email protected]
Dogs
We accept all (well-behaved) dogs. We even sell vanilla dog ice cream