Days Out For The FamilyGrosvenor Museum
Chester
Natural history museum in Chester, UK
The experience
About this day out
The Grosvenor Museum houses collections exploring the history of Chester, its art and silver heritage, and its natural history. It opened in 1886, built on land donated by the first Duke of Westminster. There is a year-round programme of special exhibitions and events.
When to go
Opening calendar
Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 4pm; Closed on Monday, but open on Bank Holiday Mondays
Check the venue calendar ↗What it costs
Prices at a glance
- Admission
- Free entry; suggested donation of £3 per person; group tours: minimum charge of £35 for up to 20 people, additional £2.40 per extra person; overseas student groups asked to donate £1 per person
Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.
Practical details
Facilities & accessibility
At a glance
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access to the ground floor, including Exhibition Gallery One, the Lecture Theatre, the Roman Galleries and accessible toilet. The Art Gallery, Silver Gallery, Natural Cheshire gallery and Exhibition Gallery Two are on the first floor, the Education Workroom is on the second floor. There is no lift.
- Parking
- Nearest public car park is The Little Roodee Coach and Car Park on Castle Drive, a 5 minute walk away. Disabled parking bay outside the museum.
- Dogs
- Not provided yet
Getting there
Where you'll find it
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