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 – 5pm
Sunday 2 – 5pm
Good Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Easter Sunday 2 – 5pm
Easter Monday 10am – 5pm
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.
Fri 5 April , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A day of re-enactment with the Ermine Street Guard. Watch battle formations in the museum’s Hare gallery, hear about the soldier’s kit, daily life and weaponry.
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 , 10:00 am - Sun 19 May , 5:00 pm
Our Spring Trail is based on the beautiful award-winning picture books about Dudley’s Garden, written by Dinah Mason Eagers and illustrated by Anna Platts.
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 detailsWed 3 April , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Bring your little designers along to learn about, and then create several brooches of their own. This session also includes some game playing and some dress up.
Full detailsThu 4 April , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Let your imagination take flight in our Pom Pom Owl Workshop!
Full detailsSat 6 April , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A day of re-enactment with the Ermine Street Guard. Watch battle formations in the museum’s Hare gallery, hear about the soldier’s kit, daily life and weaponry.
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.