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Discover the archaeology of the Cotswolds

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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.

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Opening Hours

Opening Hours:

Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 2pm-5pm

 

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Upcoming events at the Corinium

Thu 3 July , 10:00 am - Sun 3 August , 5:00 pm

Siren Call

Artworks by members of the Stroud Artists Cooperative

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Sat 5 July , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Archaeology in Gloucestershire 2025

Join the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society for a day of lectures exploring new archaeological research and discoveries in Gloucestershire.

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Tue 8 July , 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Georgian Cirencester Town Walk

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. What was Cirencester like during her lifetime? Who were the notable characters and events in the town? Join us for an exploration of Cirencester in Georgian times.

Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a raincoat! Meet at the museum.

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Tue 15 July , 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Medieval Cirencester Town Walk

From sacred splendours to squalid streets, join us on this walking tour to experience Medieval Cirencester.

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Tue 22 July , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Creative Corinium: Orpheus Animals

In this workshop we will use upcycled materials to create trophy-style animals. We will have a brief look at the Orpheus mosaic and around the museum for some inspiration, and then to the craft room to sculpt our creations. 

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Experience our stunning collections

Corinium 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.

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Educational, engaging and inspiring - bring your school to Corinium Museum

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.

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