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 detailsThu 29 May , 10:00 am - Sun 29 June , 5:00 pm
Helen and Leslie met a fair few years ago at Sheffield University. Finding themselves both in Gloucestershire, they talked increasingly about their creative activities of painting and photography. They are inspired by their travels, with Leslie on safari photographing the most beautiful wild creatures and Helen’s paintings reflecting the cultures and landscapes she’s experienced. Now they are collaborating on the exhibition at the Corinium Museum.
Full detailsTue 17 June , 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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.
Full detailsTue 24 June , 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
The remains of the ancient Roman town of Corinium lie underneath our feet as we walk around Cirencester. Join a member of the museum team as they discuss the Roman archaeology of the town and key discoveries that point to this being one of the most vibrant and wealthy towns in Roman Britain.
Full detailsWed 25 June , 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come and join our collections team for a tour of the stores. There are all sorts of objects behind those doors: from prehistoric to the 1950s, through stone, costume, pottery, rural life and social history.
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.
