Grosvenor Museum
Explore the lives and death of soldiers during the Roman occupation including a superb collection of memorial stones. Find out more about Chester’s heritage and natural history. Get up close to amazing objects in our Art and Silver Galleries. There are several temporary galleries showcasing museum collections, externally curated exhibitions and contemporary artists’ work.
The Grosvenor Museum was built in 1885-6 to house the collections of the Chester Archaeological Society and the Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art, together with schools of Science and Art. It was designed by the Chester architect Thomas Meakin Lockwood.
There is a small 1940s café, a local History Hub, a large Lecture Theatre and shop selling local art and craft gifts. Admission to the museum is free, however we welcome a suggested donation of £3 per person.
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Cheshire Day at Grosvenor Museum
Dates: 26th Mar - 12th Apr 2026
Pop into the Grosvenor Museum, where you will see a small display of works on paper from the art collection, in the foyer case, showing the Cheshire landscape and historic houses. Artists include Moses Griffith and James Hamilton Hay.
Dates: 30th Jul - 30th Jul 2026
This 1-hour semi-guided session in the museum offers an opportunity to experiment with your phone or digital camera while learning simple design techniques for photographing everyday scenes.
Dates: 25th Jun - 25th Jun 2026
This 1-hour semi-guided session in the museum offers a chance to create still-life compositions using fruit, flowers, and selected objects from the handling collection.
The Amphitheatre Owl – A 16th century curiosity
Dates: 14th Feb - 7th Jun 2026
This delightful owl cup is a unique find in Britain. It was found in a large Tudor pit dug into the backfilled arena of the Amphitheatre many years after the Romans had left.
Businesses close to Grosvenor Museum
Moules A Go-Go
Modern, cosy franco Belgium restaurant serving mussels, steak, burgers, and much more. There are themed nights and deals.
Oddfellows Chester
Welcome to our charming and whimsical Georgian Townhouse, where history and imagination come alive. Once an Oddfellows Hall — a meeting place for misfits and dreamers — it’s now home to a fabulous bar, restaurant, a hidden gem of a Secret Garden.
Alice's Parlour
Step through the looking glass and into a world where sense takes a nap and wonder runs the show.
The Cellar
The Cellar is a lounge bar offering a wide selection of the finest beers in the city.