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.
Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday 2 – 4pm
Discover more about Rusty, the Iron Age dog skeleton that has just gone on display.
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.
A rare and important find has been unearthed in the Cotswold District.
Sat 20 January , 10:00 am - Tue 19 March , 4:00 pm
Holding Cosmic Dust is an exhibition intervention at the Corinium Museum staged by artist duo Hot Desque. The family-friendly exhibition invites you to explore a series of contemporary artworks by women and female-identifying London-based artists amongst the Museum’s permanent collection. The project draws out connections between archaeology, history and fantasy.
Full detailsThu 14 March , 10:00 am - Sun 14 April , 4:00 pm
Come and be transported by curious tales and meet fantastic characters, some historical, and some imaginary.
Full detailsSat 23 March , 10:15 am - 1:30 pm
Corinium Museum, in collaboration with Cotswold Heritage Walks, is excited to offer a series of historic walking tours. The event will be led by archaeologist, Dr Alison Grierson-Brookes, former Head of Collections at Corinium Museum, who has begun a new venture combining her two great passions archaeology and walking!
Full detailsMon 25 March , 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Five hundred years ago it was noted that ‘half the wealth of England rides on the back of sheep.’ Join Ian Thomas for a walk around Cirencester, where the hustle and bustle of the medieval town will be brought to life through the lives and skills of the wool combers, the card makers, the dyers, the weavers and the wool staplers.
Full detailsThu 28 March , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
During this workshop you will create a Roman shield and sword so that you feel as ready as a real Roman soldier to venture into the world to do battle.
Full detailsTue 2 April , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Bringing history and creativity together you will get the chance to make your very own Bronze Age inspired pot!
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.