Museum
Grosvenor Museum
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The Grosvenor Museum, founded in 1886, is the premier museum for Chester's history. Its extensive collections include Roman tombstones, pottery, and jewelry from the city's time as the fortress of Deva Victrix. The natural history gallery features local wildlife and fossils, while period rooms recreate Victorian and Edwardian interiors. Visitors can also see the museum's famous collection of Chester silver. The building itself, a Victorian Gothic structure, is a notable landmark.
Don't miss
- Examine the Roman tombstones and inscribed stones, some with vivid carvings.
- Step back in time in the reconstructed Victorian schoolroom and parlor.
- Discover the natural history gallery, including a full-size skeleton of a red deer.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Grosvenor Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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