Gloucester Waterways Museum

Gloucester Waterways Museum brings to life the fascinating tale of 2,000 kilometers of waterways and Britain's inland port that is most. Young ones of all many years will love getting their arms discovering and wet for themselves how canals work. It is possible to navigate a lock, race boats to test out various designs and take to your hand at motorboat building and conventional design using one of our computer shows.Visitors can climb aboard heritage boats within the Waterside Gallery, look into the fascinating realm of Gloucester's Victorian docks and meet the individuals and wildlife associated with wonderful waterways.An exciting choice of events and workshops runs throughout the season, such as for instance Boater's Craft Demonstrations, and Roses and Castles Painting where site visitors can decide to try their hand at old-fashioned canal painting.Complement a boat day at your visit over the Gloucester and Sharpness canal. The skipper will fill you in regarding the history and present use of the ship canal along the way.