The Museum in the Park, Stroud

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 exciting events combine to celebrate the rich history and heritage of the Stroud District. The modern extension houses temporary exhibitions and visitor facilities.

Entrance is free but donations are encouraged.

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.

News - The latest from the Museum in the Park - Current and recent news (including the latest Stratford Park Biodiversity newsletter).

Click here for our full What's On Calendar

Visiting Us & Opening Times

Museum Opening Times - Museum Opening Times

Travelling to the Museum - Travelling to the Museum

Plan Your Visit - Information on planning your visit

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Exhibitions and What's On - Highlights

Quercus presents Disfrutar - Exhibition: 1 February - 4 March 2012

Bite-size Exhibition - Small terracotta sculptures by Alan Thornhill 1 Jan- 22 Apr 2012

 A small exhibition by printmaker and illustrator Jen Whiskerd -18 Jan to 26 Feb 2012

'Canal Reflections' - Julia Christie's Garden Studio Painters present an exhibition of paintings to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Stroudwater Canal. Please be aware that Gallery 2 opening times vary - please call ahead before visiting, until 29 January 2012.

Prinknash Pottery (Andrew Huckett) Collection - Information about the exciting recent acquisition of a large collection of Prinknash Pottery

Cloud Nylon: The Jewellery of Nora Fok - Exhibition: 17 March - 22 April 2012

Stroud International Textiles Presents `SELECT 12` - Exhibition: 28 April - 27 May 2012

Alan Thornhill: Sculpture, Drawing and Painting - Exhibition: 9 June - 27 August 2012

Click here for our full What's On Calendar

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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.

The Museum in the Park is a supporter of the Kids in Museums Manifesto.

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

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The Collections

Weathercock

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.

Brief history of Stroud District (Cowle) Museum - History - Museum

Cowle Trust - Information on the legal owners of the collection

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

Support your Museum - Information about the manys ways you can support your museum.

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