The Grosvenor Museum is Chester's biggest collection of local and international history. Discover 2000 years of life spread over three floors of a classic 19th century building.
Below are a few example of the fascinating attractions just waiting to be discovered.
Dazzling Deva
Vist the Grosvenor Museum to see the most impressive collection of Roman tombstones, along with fascinating displays that build a picture of Roman Chester. Watch out for the Roman soldiers along the way!
There's No Place Like Home
And after you spent time in the museum, visit 20 Castle Street, a town house which takes you back to home life from the 17th century to the 1920s; including Mary in her Victorian kitchen, a Georgian drawing room, a nursery and even a fully fitted Edwardian bathroom!
Getting Back to Nature
Discover the world of Charles Kingsley, the famous naturalist of Victorian Chester and explore 'hands-on' the geology and natural history of the area.
Amazing Art and Stunning Silver
The Grosvenor Museum has some of the finest collections in the North West so enjoy the beauty of the paintings, sculpture and furniture in the Art Gallery, and discover Chester's important place in the history of silver.
The History of the Grosvenor Museum
The Grosvenor Museum was founded in 1885, and its origins are linked to the start of the Chester Society for Natural Science, Literature and Art, founded by Charles Kingsley in 1871. Charles Kingsley was a Canon of Chester Cathedral from 1871-3. He brought together many local naturalists, and the Society built up large and important natural history collections. The building of a local museum was first suggested in 1871, to house the collections and use them for teaching.
Collection details
Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Music, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War Admission Free - Donations Welcome
Collections description
Primarily Roman, including an internationally important collection of Roman Stones, and archaeological finds from the surrounding area - the collections also cover Fine Art, Natural History, Local Silver, Period House Room displays & small costume gallery, Timeline gallery. Rolling programme of varying temporary exhibitions.
Opening Hours
10.30 am - 5.00 pm Mon to Sat 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm Sun
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