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Winter Refurbishment Programme

16 October 2007
The National Waterways Museum Gloucester Docks is to undergo a facelift this winter to update and refresh its exhibits. Timed to complement the gathering pace of regeneration in the whole docks area, the refurbished museum is due to open to the public in May 2008. The revitalised museum will be lively, vibrant and designed to appeal to all ages but particularly families.

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Dance and drama bring museum’s story to life

 15 March 2007
90 pupils form four schools in Ellesmere Port brought the story of the National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port (formerly The Boat Museum) to life through a series of unique dance and drama performances.

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Retrospective of waterways artist at museum

12 March 2007
The National Waterways Museum Gloucester Docks is hosting a retrospective of the renowned waterways artist, historian and author Edward Paget-Tomlinson.

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Science & engineering a hit with families

12 March 2007

The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port (formerly The Boat Museum) engineered a fascinating two-day event for visitors over the weekend (10 & 11 March) as part of Science & Engineering week.

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All the fun of the festival at Gloucester Docks

7 March 2007

The Friends of the National Waterways Museum are hosting their annual boat jumble in Gloucester Docks 10am – 4pm on Sunday 1 April 2007.

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Museum takes centre stage

22 January 2007
Eagle-eyed viewers of the BBC’s popular new Friday night drama, Lillie’s, may have spotted a familiar landmark.

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Tales to float your boat

19 January 2007

The National Waterways Museum at Gloucester Docks is celebrating National Storytelling Week 2007 with a colourful cargo of stories about water and boats from around the world.

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Collections wanted

15 January 2007
The National Waterways Museum in Gloucester Docks is searching for people with interesting personal collections who would like to display part of their collection at the museum.

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Water Lives come alive in Gloucester Docks

7 Februrary 2008
The National Waterways Museum has unveiled details of how its refreshed exhibits will look and feel following the major refurbishment of the museum which is currently underway. Water Lives: Living, moving and working on Britain’s changing waterways is the central theme to the new galleries which will open to the public in May 2008.

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