Get hands-on with some amazing objects and discover some of the things Prehistoric people left behind. Come and meet our team for a chance to look closely, touch and hold some incredible objects. Find out more about how these objects were made, what they were used for and what they tell us about life for Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age people.

Drop in between 11am and 3pm. Free, donations welcome. Aimed at families with for children over 5 years old, but everyone is welcome.

A chance to drop in and meet the artists who created the ‘Photosynthesis’ exhibition (showing 20 July to 1 September). Come and meet Cleo Mussi and Fiona Haser Bizony, ask questions and hear more about their work and ideas. Adults and young people aged 14+ welcome, free informal drop-in event, donations appreciated. There may even be tea and cake too!

Think about making do and mending by exploring some objects to do with mending in the past and learn how to sew a button on scrap fabric.

Drop in family activities for all ages, for children, parents and grandparents to enjoy together. FREE but donations welcome. Come for as little or as long as you like.    

Think about natural instead of synthetic materials by exploring some objects to think more about natural materials, and help make decorative garlands and try some rag rugging using scrap fabrics.

Drop in family activities for all ages, for children, parents and grandparents to enjoy together. FREE but donations welcome. Come for as little or as long as you like.    

Think about switching to bars or refills and reusing instead of disposing by exploring some objects to do with making sustainable choices, and play our sorting and recycling game.

Drop in family activities for all ages, for children, parents and grandparents to enjoy together. FREE but donations welcome. Come for as little or as long as you like.    

Come and join us as we see what’s blooming and buzzing in the beautiful Walled Garden. Hot and cold drinks and cakes from Miss Daisy, free informal session for all ages, donations welcome. Come and discover how to become a Bee Guardian. For more information, or to join the Buzz Club What’s App Group, please email Peter Lead.

Think about buying what lasts or second hand by exploring some objects, and toys from the past and play traditional games with natural materials.

Drop in family activities for all ages, for children, parents and grandparents to enjoy together. FREE but donations welcome. Come for as little or as long as you like.    

Think about repairing, repurposing and passing on by exploring some objects to do with repairing, and have a go at some mending by learning how to sew a patch.

Drop in family activities for all ages, for children, parents and grandparents to enjoy together. FREE but donations welcome. Come for as little or as long as you like.    

Pop in to warm up and take a break, chat, meet other people or simply sit and relax in our friendly meeting room. Local history rolling slideshow in the background, tea, coffee and biscuits. Free, all welcome, no need to pre-book.

Call in between 2pm to 4pm (Gallery Two)

These informal drop in afternoons are linked to Stroud District Warm Welcome network of warm spaces. If you can offer a lift to someone who can’ t visit on their own please do - we’d love to welcome you!

Treat yourself to a refreshing cup of tea or warming coffee or hot chocolate and join Sue McNamara for crafting in the café.  Complete beginners and all abilities welcome, a chance to relax, meet other people, chat, and have a go at crochet. Free, no need to book, hot drinks and crochet kits available to buy. Bring your own crochet or knitting project if you prefer.

This informal event is part of our wellbeing programme. Session dates & times: Thursdays 12 & 26 October, 23 & 30 November, 10.30am - 12.30pm

Pop in to warm up and take a break, chat, meet other people or simply sit and relax in our friendly meeting room. Local history rolling slideshow in the background, tea, coffee and biscuits. Free, all welcome, no need to pre-book.

Call in between 2pm to 4pm (Gallery Two)

These informal drop in afternoons are linked to Stroud District Warm Welcome network of warm spaces. If you can offer a lift to someone who can’ t visit on their own please do - we’d love to welcome you!

Pop in to warm up and take a break, chat, meet other people or simply sit and relax in our friendly meeting room. Local history rolling slideshow in the background, tea, coffee and biscuits. Free, all welcome, no need to pre-book.

Call in between 2pm to 4pm (Gallery Two)

These informal drop in afternoons are linked to Stroud District Warm Welcome network of warm spaces. If you can offer a lift to someone who can’ t visit on their own please do - we’d love to welcome you!

Pop in to warm up and take a break, chat, meet other people or simply sit and relax in our friendly meeting room. Local history rolling slideshow in the background, tea, coffee and biscuits. Free, all welcome, no need to pre-book.

Call in between 2pm to 4pm (Gallery Two)

These informal drop in afternoons are linked to Stroud District Warm Welcome network of warm spaces. If you can offer a lift to someone who can’ t visit on their own please do - we’d love to welcome you!

Would you like to have a go at simple crochet? Or perhaps you have a craft project on the go, but fancy a change of scene and some friendly company and crafting tips? Come along to The Museum in the Park between 10.30am - 12.30pm and join textile enthusiast and make-do-and-mend maestro Sue McNamara. Enjoy learning simple crochet techniques, or bring your knitting or sewing project to work on. Free, all abilities welcome, teas and coffees available to buy. Do call in and say hello!

Come along to The Museum in the Park and join Stroud Valleys Project and friends for a fun-filled Earth Day celebration. See the community Wild Escape installation in Gallery Two, enjoy a park treasure hunt or make a lark or butterfly. Wood-fired pizza and drinks for sale, and a chance to find out about SVP’s new Landscape of the Lark and Garden Guardians projects. Everyone welcome - do drop in and join us!

Free family drop-in activities, donations welcome, pizza and drinks available to buy.

Butterfly photograph: Theo Deproost

Would you like to have a go at simple crochet? Or perhaps you have a craft project on the go, but fancy a change of scene and some friendly company and crafting tips? Come along to The Museum in the Park between 10.30am - 12.30pm and join textile enthusiast and make-do-and-mend maestro Sue McNamara. Enjoy learning simple crochet techniques, or bring your knitting or sewing project to work on. Free, all abilities welcome, teas and coffees available to buy. Do call in and say hello!

Come and meet Stroud Buzz Club and find out what’s happening in the Walled Garden right now as Spring slowly arrives. All ages welcome, a chance to find out more about nature, pollinators and how we can all do our bit to help nature. You can also enjoy delicious cakes and homemade soup at Miss Daisy’s Pop Up Café. For further details and to join the Buzz Club mailing list contact Peter Lead. Admission free, donations welcome, refreshments for sale … we hope you can join us!