Grosvenor Museum
Grosvenor Museum
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10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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1:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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- Tim VChorleywood, United Kingdom176 contributionsDefinitely worth visiting.Very varied exhibits, well laid out. Obviously lots of Roman, mainly tombstones with very clear translations of the inscriptions. Other galleries displaying silverware / paintings of local scenes / natural history and geology. One of the better museums we've been to.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 October 2023
- Michael NCheadle Hulme, United Kingdom4,391 contributionsFirst visitThis free to visit museum is largely geared up for schoolchildren. However the various displays were quite interesting and helped increase our knowledge of Chester. Disappointing to see the nice old Mayors room used as a children's picnic areaVisited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 October 2023
- mattt jAbergele, United Kingdom35 contributionslots of old stuffQuite a mixture of stuff... roman stuff.. which ive never seen before which was something... many stuffed animals, interesting but kinda scary... and even some stuff from more modern times, old cameras up to relatively old games consoles and mobiles! was a lot bigger than you would first think. plenty to see , will have to come backVisited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 3 March 2024
- Tokyo JAnglesey, United Kingdom369 contributionsFree MuseumThere's plenty to see in this free museum from Roman artefacts, a natural history room, an art gallery, a room full of silver cups etc and the most popular of all is a room showing how technology in our lives has advanced over the years. Best to visit as soon as it opens as it can get a bit busy there. I'd recommend coming here.Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 2 April 2024
- The_Coach55Ruislip, United Kingdom1,212 contributionsDiverse Range of ExhibitsThe Grosvenor Museum is located in the centre of Chester. It is around a mile on foot from the station. Alternatively bus 1 takes you from the station to close to the museum. I liked the variety of exhibits in this museum. There was an interesting selection of old slot machines, cameras, telephones through the ages and other such memorabilia. I enjoyed the art on display, particularly the Aerial View of Chester by John McGahey and Tom Wood’s portrait of the King from 1989 when he was Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester. There is a room full of silver artefacts plus numerous fossils and natural history exhibits. However, the most interesting exhibits are from Roman times when the city was called Deva. The Roman tombstones on show were fascinating and a great insight to life at the time. Admission is free.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 3 April 2024
- Ann TManchester, United Kingdom33 contributionsReally interesting museumTo be perfectly honest we only called into the museum because of the bad weather. I’m almost glad it rained. What a really interesting place to visit. Lots to see and plenty for children to explore. Well worth a visit.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 April 2024
- SukiSakiraAstley, United Kingdom12 contributionsInteresting Museum You Can't Miss Out OnEasy five stars-Countless interesting sections, amazing, well-done Roman bit (considering this was my first time and I was excited for that part), good shop and two ways in (and stairlifts) for disabled people. Recommend this place for people from a different country going here or even people in the UK on holiday! Something that even if you waste time on, it's for somethingVisited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 14 April 2024
- Jade TWales, United Kingdom7 contributionsHistoryFirst visit to this amazing little gem of a museum in the heart of Chester. Four maybe five floors of history. Starting with the story of mobile Phones, A real trip down memory lane. I also loved the dolls and the trip through fashion history. Amazing place and it’s free or donations.Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 27 May 2024
- Stephanie & AnthonyNewark-on-Trent, United Kingdom814 contributionsIt's free and worth goingWe went as it was raining outside, it's free entry with a lift for wheelchair or pram access. Pram can be stored in the lecture theatre. Plenty of interactive activities for toddlers to enjoy whilst still interesting for adults to read and learn.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 6 July 2024
- Lynn MillsLiverpool, United Kingdom1,203 contributionsFabFirst time visitors and we weren't disappointed. A fantastic collection housed in an impressive building. I loved the Roman history. Toilet facilities and gift shop. Lovely staff and free entry.Visited August 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 17 August 2024
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justkeepswimming
Lancashire, UK58 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
The museum hasn't changed much since i used to visit whilst at primary school, about 15+ years ago!! so can seem quite tired and dated however it is still a nice little museum in a beautiful building and is a good way to spend some time on a cold/rainy day in Chester and to learn more about the city's history. The photo below shows some of the beautiful artwork on display in the gallery room. The period house is really interesting (this can be accessed through the gift shop) and even has a little tearoom. Where you can see how homes would look in the victorian, georgian and stuart periods.
The staff we talked to on the front desk and in the gift shop were really lovely and polite. The gift shop is small but is fairly priced and ideal selling keyrings, sweets, postcards, stationery, books etc.
The staff we talked to on the front desk and in the gift shop were really lovely and polite. The gift shop is small but is fairly priced and ideal selling keyrings, sweets, postcards, stationery, books etc.
Written 19 January 2022
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Helen m W
Tattenhall, UK35 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
As we live near Chester we thought we would pay the museum a visit having been there last about 30 years ago. Must admit we where a rather disappointed. What is there is interesting enough but just not enough on display, basically the building is just not big enough, it’s a shame because Chester is a city with so much history.
I would like to have seen exhibits from the battle of Rowton moor and the two world wars.
However I particularly liked the Kings Arms Kitchen reconstruction it was exactly as I remembered it when the original Pub was open but I would prefer that the seating etc. Was still in it’s original place by the walls and opened as a tearoom makes far more sense!
I would like to have seen exhibits from the battle of Rowton moor and the two world wars.
However I particularly liked the Kings Arms Kitchen reconstruction it was exactly as I remembered it when the original Pub was open but I would prefer that the seating etc. Was still in it’s original place by the walls and opened as a tearoom makes far more sense!
Written 1 February 2020
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Jan 2020
For a smaller city museum it does a pretty good job. Museums nowadays are expected to be all things to all people, so it's worth remembering that if kids interactive things are not your thing. It's got a good and interesting display of Roman stuff, as you would expect in a town with Roman military roots, and the collection of tombstones is great and well interpreted ( with replicas for kids and partially-sigted people to touch , which is lovely). Good place for kids and/or adults to visit. Even the loos have a little eductional panel about soap! Recommended.
Written 14 January 2020
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ScotlandGlee
scotland98 contributions
Aug 2020
You have to phone and book a time for entry due to covid 19. Its not a problem and staff are very helpful.
This place is just steeped in local history and beyond. There are many artifacts to observe and read about, The roman section is fabulous, it's amazing to think hundreds of years ago, Chester was started by The Romans and its influences can still be seen today.
A very good museum with interaction for children also. Absolutely a must to visit when in Chester.
Staff friendly and informative. One way system due to covid and one toilet open for customers. Hand sanitiser provided and social distancing required. Very very good.
This place is just steeped in local history and beyond. There are many artifacts to observe and read about, The roman section is fabulous, it's amazing to think hundreds of years ago, Chester was started by The Romans and its influences can still be seen today.
A very good museum with interaction for children also. Absolutely a must to visit when in Chester.
Staff friendly and informative. One way system due to covid and one toilet open for customers. Hand sanitiser provided and social distancing required. Very very good.
Written 21 August 2020
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ShaunH290
London, UK2,937 contributions
Jul 2021
We were on our first trip to Chester and we visited at the end of a long day where we had walked around the walls and looked around the city as well. So this had to be a very short visit - but we could have spent much longer on another day!
Every town or city has its own local museum to focus on its own history. Being a city with a Roman amphitheatre, an almost complete city wall, lots of medieval architecture in the Chester Rows, and more besides, gives this museum a head start! And Professor Robert Newstead, being its first curator - a one man dynamo for natural history and archaeology in his spare time - providing nearly 60,000 natural history specimens and more than 4000 archaeological objects to the collections put it even further ahead!
We especially liked the interpretation diagrams for the Roman tombstones, filling in the gaps and explaining the carvings. This brings the "old stones" to life in an interesting way that even children can appreciate. And that is without the many other galleries!
Every town or city has its own local museum to focus on its own history. Being a city with a Roman amphitheatre, an almost complete city wall, lots of medieval architecture in the Chester Rows, and more besides, gives this museum a head start! And Professor Robert Newstead, being its first curator - a one man dynamo for natural history and archaeology in his spare time - providing nearly 60,000 natural history specimens and more than 4000 archaeological objects to the collections put it even further ahead!
We especially liked the interpretation diagrams for the Roman tombstones, filling in the gaps and explaining the carvings. This brings the "old stones" to life in an interesting way that even children can appreciate. And that is without the many other galleries!
Written 3 January 2022
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Nicola S
Leicester, UK406 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We visited specifically to look at the local Roman finds and were not disappointed. The number of stone tablets was incredible and the condition of them excellent, the reason for which becomes clear from the display. There is also a short film explaining all about the creation of one of the grave markers.
Also recently reopened was the period house which has several rooms set up as they would have been in years gone by. I loved this house, the core of which we were told dated back to the 17th century, with various additions made over time.
All the staff we spoke to were lovely and helpful.
Also recently reopened was the period house which has several rooms set up as they would have been in years gone by. I loved this house, the core of which we were told dated back to the 17th century, with various additions made over time.
All the staff we spoke to were lovely and helpful.
Written 22 July 2021
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Lia A
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Feb 2023 • Couples
We arrived to see the collage exhibition. We also saw the exhibition of the Chester Rows which was really good. The staff were helpful and it would have been 5* had it not been for the fact that the place was overrun with very noisy, boisterous children and equally loud teachers who seemed to be out of control of the situation. We missed the Roman section as a result. The collage exhibition which was the purpose of the visit was somewhat underwhelming but the Chester Rows made up for it.
Written 18 February 2023
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Victoria G
Leeds, UK33 contributions
Feb 2023
Fantastic museum with a brilliant exhibition about the Chester rows through paintings. Free admission although donations are encouraged - can do cash or card at machines around the building. Took us 4 hours to look at the whole place starting with an introductory dvd playing in the first room. Lots of different galleries covering silver, romans, rows etc and a house dressed in different time periods which we especially loved. Tea room is small and limited but welcome all the same. Very friendly and helpful staff. Was busy at times with school visits but we just went in whichever places were quietest. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Written 16 February 2023
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LauraDaveJames
Solihull, UK4,993 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
The museum occupies an impressive Victorian building and is free to enter. There is a permanent exhibition on the Roman history of the town and it is very well done. We also enjoyed a temporary exhibition on costume fashion history.
There is also a Georgian house attached to the building which demonstrates different rooms in different time eras. This part is well worth a visit but could easily be missed.
There is also a Georgian house attached to the building which demonstrates different rooms in different time eras. This part is well worth a visit but could easily be missed.
Written 13 November 2021
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FIL M
London, UK661 contributions
Oct 2022
The museum does have some interesting pieces, however I feel the majority is very much targeted to school age children. However, still interesting.
My friend and I enjoyed the re-creation of rooms towards the rear of the museum that shows history in a interesting way as you head from the kitchen, to the parlour, to the bedroom etc. Free to enter, though donations are suggested. They accept cash and contactless forms of payment.
My friend and I enjoyed the re-creation of rooms towards the rear of the museum that shows history in a interesting way as you head from the kitchen, to the parlour, to the bedroom etc. Free to enter, though donations are suggested. They accept cash and contactless forms of payment.
Written 27 October 2022
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Do you allow dogs into the museum?
Written 22 May 2019
Yeah, I'd call and ask: the staff seemed pretty friendly
Written 8 June 2019
Are you open on a sunday? what are your times? Is there an Admission fee?
Do you allow children in ?
Written 25 April 2015
The museum is open between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Sundays.
Written 26 August 2018
Are you open on a sunday? What are your times please? Is there an Admission Fee?
Written 25 April 2015
Hi, it is possible to buy eggs at this museum please? Also, can I bring Geoff (my pet tortoise)?
Written 27 February 2015
Unfortunately none of the museum staff are producing eggs at this moment .
Your pet tortoise will have to be kept chained up outside as we are worried he might try to chew dinosaur bones sorry
Written 6 May 2016
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