Discount for age 60+ & NHS. Plenty of history, mainly for older people. Probably a bit dry for youngsters (except school visits).

This is an interesting place, especially if you enjoy history and canals, but it feels like it could offer more. The exhibits are informative, covering the history of Britain’s waterways and their impact on trade, but some displays feel a bit dated and could use more interactive elements. The location at the docks is lovely, and there’s a nice atmosphere, but the museum itself is quite small. You can get through everything in under an hour, so it might not feel like the best value for money. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and there’s a gift shop with some nice canal-themed items. Overall, it’s worth a visit if you’re in the area, but it’s not a must-see attraction.

This was first on my list when visiting Gloucester. Tickets cost £10 and you can spend about an hour here (maybe less) if you'd like to see everything. It's on 2 floors, and details the waterways if Gloucester and the history of it all. Its quite educational if you'd like to learn about ships and the river Severn. But the museum isn't that big so there isn't really a lot to see and look around. There is a café and gift shop on the ground floor. I think £5 would be a fairer price to visit, considering how short I stayed, and I usually immerse myself with all the exhibits, photos and information. I enjoyed the Gloucester museum much more, which is a free museum and has a bit more interesting artefacts and information (though you can probably see all of that in about an hour or so). I did like the outside area where you can turn a device that plays animal sounds, asking you to guess which call it is.

Fascinating, perfect for an hour or so. Some of the exhibits look a bit tired, but would be great for children. Lovely shop and café. I especially enjoyed the video stories of the men who had worked on the canals. A bit expensive for what it was. I loved the Queen Boadicea story and she is beautiful to see.

I first visited soon after it first opened in 1988. I returned today. What a disappointment. Only two floors are now open to the exhibition space. Clearly the place is short of funds. I remembered the barge driving simulator and other tasty treats…. all gone. No worth the adult entrance fee of £10 when there is least one other free museum with better exhibits nearby.