Museum in the Park - main entrance

The Museum in the Park is set in Stratford Park in the centre of Stroud, Gloucestershire.

The Museum is housed on two floors in a Grade II 17th century wool merchant's mansion. Objects and colourful displays combined with an exciting public programme combine to celebrate the rich history and heritage of the Stroud District. The modern extension houses our temporary galleries and visitor facilities.

Entrance is free but donations are welcome.

We welcome families and children with something to offer visitors of all ages. Whether you are visiting the District or have lived here for many years, you are sure to find something that interests, inspires or amazes you.

We also offer a small gift shop and café within the museum foyer.

VAQAS Award

Visiting Us & Opening Times

Planning a Visit - Museum opening times, where to find us, detailed Access Statement

The Museum in the Park is a holder of Visit Britain's Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme Award.

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Exhibitions and What's On

Current Exhibitions - Exhibitions currently on show

Please see our What's On Section for more information on our public programme:

What`s On - Museum events, activities and exhibitions

For information on rescheduled events please see our What's On page.

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News - News & information

NEWS: Kalamkari exhibition getting closer to launch just as a new international agreement is signed between the UK and India...

Perfect timing, as a new cultural agreement leads to closer co-operation between Britain and India the Museum in the Park and Stroudwater Textile Trust Kalamkari exhibition gets ever closer...

The Art of Kalamkari - 27 August - 26 September 2010

Press Release about International Agreement - Department of Culture, Media & Sport website

NEWS: Historic Baughan motorcycle returns home to Stroud

Historic Baughan motorcycle returns home to Stroud - BBC Gloucestershire news article

Baughan Motorcyle - Collections Gallery

NEWS: Winstones Ice Cream now in stock! (from 01/04/2010)

NEWS: Room Hire prices frozen for 2010/2011 - our charges are the same as they were in 2009/2010. See:

Hiring the Museum - Details on room & exhibition bookings

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Learning and Schools

Schools & Groups are welcome to visit Museum in the Park. There is a full programme of events and exhibitions throughout the year offering lots of learning opportunites. Contact the museum now to book your visit.

Learning - Links to activities for schools, groups & life-long learning

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The Collections

Since William Cowle included a bequest of £4000 in his will of 1897 to provide a museum for the town the collections have developed extensively and represent the rich and varied heritage of Stroud District.

Collections - About the collections, research

Why the weathercock? - Why the weathercock for a logo?

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Other Information

PDF Museum in the Park Mission Statement

PDF Museum Service Forward Plan

Financial Donations - Financial Donations

Gloucestershire Revealed - Your Guide to museums, galleries and heritage - Discover the range of museums, galleries and heritage within Gloucestershire all from one website

Museum within the woodland of Stratford Park

Museum in snow Jan 2010