Please drop in and join us for a Festive Winter Weekend on Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December.
We’ll be closed from 16 December until 25 January for our annual conservation clean and a ‘deep clean’ of all the museum rooms, as well as other essential maintenance works. But before we shut the doors, please drop in for fun and festive activities to enjoy with family and friends of all ages.
The weekend opens with a visit from Santa & Sven on Friday 6 December at 4.30pm. This magical theatre show is for families with children aged 3+, but advance booking is required as space is limited, click here for details (early bird ticket offer ends on 30 November). It’s Stroud Goodwill Festival on Friday evening too - so why not snap up your tickets and enjoy the 50 minute show before you head into town.
On Saturday and Sunday there will be Decoration & Gift Making between 11am – 4pm, all ages welcome, most craft activities free (some activities £1). You can also enjoy our FREE Festive Museum Trail - ask at the Front Desk when you arrive. Also on offer …
Meet a Wandering Victorian Magician 11am – 4pm Saturday & Sunday FREE
Museum Explorer Trails 11am – 4pm Saturday & Sunday FREE
Community Carol Singing 3.30pm on Saturday in the Garden Pavilion FREE
Mini Mask Making - Children’s Workshop with Jim Pilston Sunday 10.30am - 1pm (£10 or £7.50, booking required)
Tales for the Turning of the Year: Storytelling with Fiona Eadie 3pm on Sunday (for ages 5 to 105) - FREE but booking required as space is limited.
Make a Wish under the Winter Wishing Tree designed by artist Corinne Hockley Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm, Museum courtyard FREE
Hot drinks & cakes for sale and 10% off in the Museum Shop this weekend - get your Christmas shopping sorted and help support you local Museum and local makers. Entry to the Museum and the enchanting ‘Twisted Tales’ exhibition is free but donations are welcome.
The Museum will be closed 16 December 2024, reopening on 25 January 2024. Thank you for all your support this year!
