Great Days out in the Cotswolds 3
The Museum in the Park
The Museum in the Park is set in the beautiful grounds of Stratford Park in the centre of Stroud, Gloucestershire.
The Museum is housed in Grade II 17th century wool merchant’s mansion. Objects and colourful displays celebrate the rich history and heritage of the Stroud District.
The Museum welcomes families and children and has something to offer visitors of all ages. Whether you are visiting the District or have lived here for many years, you are sure to find something that interests, inspires or amazes you. Discover the rich history of the Stroud district in the Cotswolds, its geology, people, industries and inventions.
There are about 45,000 items in the collections. Most relate to the Stroud District. More than 5,000 objects are displayed at the Museum in the Park. They range from dinosaur bones to the world’s first lawnmower and everything in between.
It is a great day out for those who are interested in social and local history and/or have ancestry in the Cotswolds. The museum has a shop and a self service cafe and often has specific exhibitions about an amazing array of subjects.
For a great day out for all the family visit the museum’s website www.museuminthepark.org.uk
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