At the Grosvenor Museum you can discover the history of the
fascinating city of Chester and the people who have made it so
special. It houses an impressive collection of Roman tombstones,
along with fascinating displays that build a picture of Roman
Chester. Admire the dazzling craftsmanship of the nationally
important collection of silver and enjoy the beauties of half a
millennium of art. Discover and explore Chester’s impressive
geology and natural history. Make sure you discover 20 Castle
Street, a town house that 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 a fully fitted Edwardian
bathroom!
There is an exciting changing exhibition programme, along with
special events, workshops and activities, which you can learn more
about on this site.
Visitor Information
Grosvenor Museum
27 Grosvenor Street
Chester
CH1 2DD
Email: grosvenormuseum@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Tel: 01244 402033
Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10.30am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 4pm
Admission is Free
Access Issues:
The Grosvenor Museum has full independent access to the ground
floor, including Exhibition Gallery One, Lecture Theatre, the
ground floor of the Period House, the Roman Gallery and the Roman
Stones Gallery and accessible toilet.
The Art Gallery, Silver Gallery, Natural History Gallery and
Exhibition Gallery Two are on the first floor, the Education
Workroom is on the second floor. There is no lift.
Refreshments:
There are many cafes, restaurants and pubs nearby. There are hot
and cold drinks machines available in the Kings Arms Kitchen and
you are welcome to eat your packed lunch in this area.
Please note: the Kings Arms Kitchen is on the first floor and
there is no disabled access. It is used by schools over lunch
periods during term time.
Shop:
The shop stocks a range of books and gifts for all ages, along
with greetings cards, stamps and disposable cameras.
How to Get Here:
By public transport:
10 minutes walk from
Chester Town Hall
25 minutes walk from Chester Railway Station, free shuttle bus into
the City Centre on production of a valid train ticket
From the inner ring road turn into Grosvenor Street and the
museum is located on the right hand side. The nearest public car
park is The Little Roodee Coach and Car Park on Castle Drive a
5 minute walk away from the museum.
There is a parking bay for disabled visitors outside the Museum
building.