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The home of pioneering scientist Edward Jenner. Visit us in Gloucestershire from April to September.

Edward Jenner and the story of the eradication of smallpox shows how we can work together to overcome even the most feared of diseases. At Dr Jenner's House, Museum and Garden, we celebrate Jenner’s achievements and show how curiosity can change the world. We preserve the house and unique garden, entertain and inform our visitors by opening the museum, run educational programmes for learners of all ages, provide worthwhile and enjoyable volunteering opportunities for students and adults alike, and research and share our collections.

15/10/2026

Looking for something for the family to do over Hallowe'en? Come & join us at Dr Jenner's House for a SPOOKTACULAR day out. Tickets are limited so hurry!

20/09/2026

🦔 A prickly new resident at Dr Jenner’s House!

While carefully emptying the compost heap, our gardening team discovered this little hedgehog tucked away at the bottom. They have now created a sheltered new home for it between the beech tree and the churchyard wall, where it can remain safely undisturbed.

It feels like a particularly fitting visitor. Edward Jenner was not only a doctor and pioneer of vaccination, but also a keen naturalist who investigated the hibernation of hedgehogs.

More than 200 years later, it seems hedgehogs still feel at home in Jenner’s garden!

Thank you to Nancy for sharing these lovely photographs, and to our gardening volunteers for looking after the garden and all the wildlife that calls it home. 🌿

16/09/2026

In a new and enthralling one-man stage adaptation of the classic tale of terror, acclaimed actor Jonathan Goodwin plays both Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. Journey with us to Victorian London, and experience the unbridled horror of this perennial favourite. The City is paralysed with fear when the repugnant and wicked Mr Hyde embarks upon his criminal spree. But what is his shocking secret, and what possible connection can he have with the dour and respectable Dr Jekyll?

Goodwin performs in a show scripted by himself and co-directed by Goodwin and Gary Archer.

In addition to the performance of Jekyll and Hyde, you will be invited for an exclusive ‘after hours’ guided tour of the Museum.

Doors open at 6:30pm, Tour at 6.45pm with the Performance taking place at 7.45pm (including an interval).

Appropriate for age 13+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced booking required.

Booking: https://jennermuseum.com/whats-on/jekyll-and-hyde

13/08/2026

Potion Makers at Dr Jenner's House 📚🧐

Time's running out to book your place!

On Tuesday, 18 Aug 2-3.30pm join us to explore how herbs were used to treat wounds and illnesses in the past. We'll take inspiration from real historical remedies to write our own and then gather herbs from the Physic Garden and mix them in a cure.

Booking required as places are limited.
More info & tickets: jennermuseum.com/whats-on/potion-maker

06/08/2026

Potion Makers at Dr Jenner's House 📚🧐

Come along to this family learning event to find out how herbs were to treat wounds and illnesses in the past. We will take inspiration from real historical remedies to write our own and then gather herbs from the Physic Garden to mix them in a cure.
Booking required and places limited.

More info & tickets: jennermuseum.com/whats-on/potion-maker

03/08/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who has answered our questions about developing the museum. We really appreciate every single comment and we're hearing the need not just to raise our profile, but to transform our relationship with Berkeley through stronger community connections and partnerships, more opportunities for repeat visits, engaging science experiences and a richer programme of events,

31/07/2026

Calling all Berkeley and surrounding area folk...

Just a quick reminder....we are developing ideas for a project to re-imagine Dr Jenner's House and we'd love to have your input.

What would you say are the biggest needs or challenges locally?

What do you think are the barriers stopping people from engaging with heritage and science?

What activities, services or facilities would make Dr Jenner's House more valuable to you?

Thanks everyone!

29/07/2026

How about this for a weekend plan: Saturday, come on down to The Kitchen Garden in Berkeley for a delicious, relaxed brunch, then mosey on over the museum, where you can enjoy the beautiful house and garden and this season's exhibition. Food for mind and body!😎💚

23/07/2026

Calling all Berkeley and surrounding area folk...

We are developing ideas for a project to re-imagine Dr Jenner's House and we'd love to have your input.

What would you say are the biggest needs or challenges locally?

What do you think are the barriers stopping people from engaging with heritage and science?

What activities, services or facilities would make Dr Jenner's House more valuable to you?

Address

Church Lane
Berkeley
GL139BN

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 4pm
Tuesday	11am - 4pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441453810631

Website

https://linktr.ee/DrJennersHouse

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