What’s On

Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – May 12 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
The colour blue is generally associated with the sky and the oceans but is oddly rare in nature. It has different meanings in different cultures and was the first man-made colour pigment in 2,200 B.C. ... Read more
Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Nature in Art
Come on a journey with David as he explores the questions: Why do so many people like art? Why isn’t all art beautiful? What is the basis of beauty in nature? Is there a link ... Read more
May 21 @ 10:00 am – Jun 23 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
Paintings by Derek Robertson based on his researches into bird migration and visits to refugee camps in Calais, Sicily, Cyprus and Jordan. The work overlays depictions of refugees and migrants with studies of migrating birds, ... Read more
May 23 @ 7:00 pm Nature in Art
Migrations – A Field Study in Adversity: an illustrated talk by Derek Robertson £8 including finger buffet and access to galleries Derek Robertson has been a professional artist for over 30 years and his paintings have won ... Read more
May 25 @ 10:00 am – Jun 2 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
The Wildlife Art Society International’s annual exhibition of wildlife art. Around 300 paintings, drawings, original prints, photogrpahs and sculptures by professional and part-time members of this active organisation will be on display, the majority for ... Read more
Jun 1 @ 7:00 pm Nature in Art
Heart&Soul Community Choir £6 including light snacks and access to museum and Wildlife Art Society exhibition Under the inspirational leadership of Hilary Davies, Heart&Soul Community Choir will be lifting our spirits with a varied repertoire covering traditional ... Read more
Jun 26 @ 7:00 pm Nature in Art
An illustrated talk by Charles Dewhurst £8 including finger buffet and access to all the galleries Some of the world’s most beautiful butterflies are the swallowtails and birdwings, includes our own very localised British Swallowtail. Possibly the ... Read more
Jul 2 @ 10:00 am – Jul 21 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
Over 300 items by members of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain. Artistry and craftsmanship come together in wonderful items exploiting the varied qualities of wood. From the traditional to contemporary, a diverse show ... Read more
Jul 30 @ 10:00 am – Sep 1 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
An exhibition of original cartoons and paintings by the renowned Norman Thelwell (1923 – 2004). Norman Thelwell is one of the most popular cartoonists to have worked in Britain since the Second World War. Although ... Read more
Aug 6 @ 10:00 am – Aug 26 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
In today’s world of digital photographic manipulation, the idea of altering images is the norm. This exhibition features work by members of the Bromoil Circle using a process that involves changing images yet using a ... Read more
Aug 9 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Nature in Art
“Whosoever pulls this sword from the stone is the rightful King of England” Wizards, Magic Swords, Knights in Shining Armour, and the Throne of England. There are fights to be fought, Knights to be knighted, ... Read more
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – Sep 8 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
Rarely seen, yet glittering to behold, this is a display of gold, silver and metal thread embroidery to dazzle and delight, embracing nature in all its forms. All the pieces are made by members of ... Read more
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – Sep 22 @ 5:00 pm
WyeSevern Textile Artists from Mid Wales are inspired by the natural world. Each member has their own dynamic way of interpreting the subject. A diverse range of styles and mixed media techniques are used resulting ... Read more
Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – Oct 6 @ 5:00 pm
Art Inspired by the landscape, flora and fauna in and around a working quarry by Esther Tyson Esther Tyson SWLA is at the forefront of contemporary wildlife art and a council member of the Society of Wildlife Artists ... Read more
Sep 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Nature in Art
Norman Thelwell: Celebrated cartoonist and artist An illustrated talk by Tim Craven Tim Craven is an artist, former Curator at Southampton City Art Gallery and well known to Nature in Art. This talk traces the life, passions ... Read more
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
Since January we have been delighted to have had Bella Lucchesi join us for a day a week as Nature in Art’s Curatorial Trainee. Bella is from the USA and is undertaking an MA in ... Read more
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Nature in Art
Preview Evening and Panel Discussion on the Fibonacci sequence by leading experts in different fields of interest. Join us for the preview evening of Nature’s Code including a fascinating discussion surrounding the Fibonacci sequence. Alongside ... Read more
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – Nov 17 @ 5:00 pm
This is a special exhibition of ceramic sculpture by internationally renowned sculptor Linda Heaton-Harris. This is an opportunity to see a wide selection of her work, much of it fresh from the kiln. Plus visitors can ... Read more
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
An illustrated talk by Jackie Garner Jackie Garner takes us back to the times of the ancients, with images from her latest trip to Egypt. Take a glimpse into the tombs and temples and discover the variety ... Read more
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm
Fresh from its launch in London, see the very latest exhibition of images from the British Wildlife Photography Awards celebrating the beauty and diversity of British nature and the talent, artistry and determination of the ... Read more
Nov 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The glowing colour of traditional slide film is the perfect medium in which to celebrate the beauty and variety of Gloucestershire. Historian and renowned lecturer Tim Porter shows some choice examples, and shares some thoughts on ... Read more
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
An evening of festive songs and carols to celebrate the Christmas season with the Heart of Gloucester Community Choir under the leadership of Monika Murrell. Our usual hearty finger buffet will include mince pies and ... Read more
Jan 7 – Feb 2 all-day
Pytel is an internationally renowned metal sculptor of birds and animalier. His works include the Jubilee Fountain beneath Big Ben and ‘Take Off’, a monumental piece at Birmingham Airport depicting egrets. Born in Poland, he ... Read more
Feb 4 – Mar 29 all-day
Now in its fifty-fifth instalment, see the winning images from the very latest annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition which provides a showcase for the world’s very best nature photography selected from 48000 entries ... Read more
Feb 11 – Feb 23 all-day
Founded in 1993, Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration specialises in botanical illustration as distinct from flower painting. It includes a number of RHS medal winners in its ranks. This show includes works in pencil, ink ... Read more
Feb 25 – Mar 1 all-day NOT ON SHOW FEBRUARY 26th
See a selection of work by the museum art group. On show in the Atrium of our Education Centre.
Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm
Please note that this evening has had to be re scheduled for Thursday April 16th due to flooding in the local area. If you had tickets for this event, we will assume you are able ... Read more
Apr 7 – Apr 19 all-day
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS EXHIBITION HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE Diverse responses by 11 artists to the natural ... Read more
Apr 7 – May 10 all-day
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS EXHIBITION HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE To coincide with Earth Day, see exhibits throughout ... Read more
May 5 – May 17 all-day
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS EXHIBITION HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE A collection of works by members of the ... Read more