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
The Corinium Museum reached the finals of the SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025 in the Cultural Venue of the Year category.
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.
Please donate to help us raise £25,000 to preserve, interpret, and display two rare Roman swords!
Discover the latest stories and insights from our collection and events.
Tue 15 April - Sun 2 November
Follow our mythical trail of people, gods, goddesses and animals to mark the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the Orpheus Mosaic and celebrate all things Orpheus.
Full detailsSat 26 April , 10:00 am - Sun 25 May , 5:00 pm
Join local artists Charlotte Stone and Julia Fry on an artistic exploration through Cornwall and Gloucestershire. This exhibition showcases a combination of their two great loves as artists; Glorious Cornish seascapes and beautiful Cotswold countryside scenes.
Full detailsSat 17 May , 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 detailsThu 22 May , 7:15 pm
Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.
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.
