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-4pm
Sunday 2pm-4pm
In his latest adventure, Ted travels back in time to visit the Vikings. Can you help him find true or false facts about the Vikings around the museum galleries?
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Discover the latest stories and insights from our collection and events.
Thu 16 October - Sun 16 November
The medieval Christian calendar combined agricultural labours, saints’ legends and the Zodiac to create a story- and marvel-rich view of the passing year. Responding to the collaborative workshop practices of medieval artists, illustrators Hebe George, Lou Boulter and Polly Alizarin Harvey have worked together and with author Amy Jeffs to create a mesmerising cycle of images and words, bringing to the familiar wheeling of the seasons a delightful wealth of strangeness.
Full detailsSat 22 November , 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
An Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.
Full detailsTue 25 November , 7:15 pm - 11:00 pm
Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.
Full detailsSat 29 November , 10:15 am - 1:30 pm
Head out with Alison 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 detailsWed 10 December , 7:15 pm - 11:00 pm
The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him.
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.
