The Corinium Museum is located at the heart of Cirencester, the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’. Our principal collection consists of the highly significant finds from the Roman town of Corinium, today known as Cirencester. However, the museum today is much more than that, taking you on a journey through time and charting the development of the Cotswolds from its prehistoric landscape to the modern day.
Explore the light and modern galleries that offer you an exceptional interactive experience. Discover thousands of objects on display, from Prehistoric tools, Roman mosaics, Anglo Saxon grave goods to Medieval sculpture! Every object has a story to tell.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 2pm-5pm
Cloned mammoths can help to tackle climate change, but only if the poachers do not get to them first. Use the code to decipher the passwords found in the museum galleries to allow Ash and friends to move through the Arctic Research Centre. Or for under-fives, spot the snowflakes around the museum.
Whether it’s a treat for yourself or a gift for someone special, Membership is a great way to discover our amazing collections and to enhance your Museum experience.
Discover the latest stories and insights from our collection and events.
Sat 25 July
Join the Company of Blood and Gold for a day of learning and laughter as they provide a glimpse into the ordinary people of the medieval period. Spanning the 1300-1400s, they bring to life the clothing, armour and skills of knights, professionals, and craftspeople.
Explore the connections between archaeology and nature through talks and demonstrations on natural fibres, stonemasonry, medieval food and seasonings, medicine and more.
Full detailsFri 3 July - Sun 2 August
Inspired by her Cotswold childhood and a lifelong appreciation of British wildlife, local artist Anita Saunders presents A Country Life—a vibrant and characterful exhibition celebrating the natural world.
Full detailsSat 18 July , 10:15 am - 1:45 pm
Head out with Dr Alison Grierson-Brookes, former Head of Collections at Corinium Museum, to explore what lies beneath your feet revealing the ancient town of Roman Corinium, parts of the wall and impressive amphitheatre. After a short break for refreshments, Alison will lead a tour of Corinium Museum to discover the treasures revealed on the walk.
Full detailsTue 21 July , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
In this workshop, you will learn the techniques ancient people used to decorate their distinctive pots, and try your hand at making your very own vessel.
Full detailsWed 22 July , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore the Festival of Archaeology’s theme of ‘Nature’ by making ink prints of plants. The children will make beautiful impressions of plants, and they will also create a book to preserve the prints for years to come.
Full detailsCorinium Museum’s principal collection consists of the highly significant finds from the Roman town of Corinium. With the exception of London it boasts the largest concentration of mosaics from this country- over 90 are known from the town and surrounding area. Corinium Dobunnorum began life as a fort and went on to become the capital of Britannia Prima. As a result this Museum houses one of the finest collections of Roman antiquities in the country.
The Museum’s collections span from prehistory to present day and consist not only of a large archaeology collection, but also agriculture, costume, paper ephemera and social history.
The Museum is multi award winning with vibrant and extensive displays. The education service has achieved external accreditation from the Sandford Award for Heritage Education and Learning Outside the Classroom. It has been shortlisted and won awards for work with children and young people. Within each gallery there are opportunities for “hands on” exploration and discovery through our computer interactives. All sessions are linked to the national curriculum.
Activities are fun and informative and led by a team of professional staff.
