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Grosvenor Museum

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Grosvenor Museum

Photo: Dennis Turner (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

  • Exhibition by 35 professional artists working across multiple media
  • Comedic exhibition of dreadful record sleeve artwork
  • Open art exhibition for artists over 16 to showcase work
  • Monthly life drawing and art classes through 2026
  • Monthly book club discussing historical novels over tea and coffee

The Grosvenor Museum houses collections exploring the history of Chester, its art and silver heritage, and its natural history, with insight into life during the Roman military occupation. Admission to the museum is free, with a suggested donation of £3 per person. There is a year round programme of special exhibitions and events, with an inspiring service for schools, including the Cheshire Artists Network exhibition, the Worst Record Covers in the World, an open art exhibition for artists over 16, Art School life drawing classes, Object of the Month talks and a Museum Book club. The museum is close to Chester station, 0.8 miles away, and Sandy Lane beach, 0.9 miles away, with 27 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.

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From the attraction's own website on 1 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.

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