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
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. Made entirely of LEGO®.
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.
Thu 3 July , 10:00 am - Sun 3 August , 5:00 pm
Artworks by members of the Stroud Artists Cooperative
Full detailsSat 5 July , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society for a day of lectures exploring new archaeological research and discoveries in Gloucestershire.
Full detailsTue 8 July , 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.
Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a raincoat! Meet at the museum.
Full detailsTue 15 July , 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
From sacred splendours to squalid streets, join us on this walking tour to experience Medieval Cirencester.
Full detailsTue 22 July , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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.
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.
