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 annual awards shine a spotlight on the very best of the Cotswolds, showcasing the fabulous and unique places to stay, explore and experience the warmth and charm that make this a special destination for everyone.
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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 detailsWed 23 April , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Happy Birthday to The Bard! Join us for a morning of hurtling insults, or gentle poetry. In this workshop we will explore Shakespeare's use of language, create an Elizabethan ruff, and write some brilliant prose with our quill pens and ink.
This workshop is suitable for readers and writers of all ages.
Thu 24 April , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
People have been making pottery for thousands of years. 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 detailsFri 25 April , 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 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.
