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.
Winter Hours (4th November 2024 – 31st March 2025)
Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 2pm-4pm
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.
Sat 15 February - Sat 15 March
There are finds on display from the 2017 dig at the site well as new finds from the site uncovered in 2024. They include a Plesiosaur, a Marine Crocodile Skull and Ammonites, as well as Mammoth Teeth and a Tooth from a Straight-Tusked Elephant, among others. Children’s illustrator Sally Poyton will be creating a special Mammoth Family Trail for the museum.
Full detailsSat 15 February - Sun 13 April
During half term week we are launching our new Mammoths at the Museum family trail to coincide with our Mammoths at the Museum free exhibition.
The trail has been designed using illustrations by children’s illustrator Sally Poyton.
Full detailsSat 15 March , 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 detailsThu 20 March , 10:00 am - Sun 20 April , 4:00 pm
The Hesed Collective is a group of artists and friends from the Baptist Church in Cirencester. The artists, Jude Beebee, Elaine Bentley, Ed Brooke-Lawrenson, Richard Busk, and Alice Langtree, work in oils, printing and mixed media with textiles.
Full detailsThu 20 March , 7:15 pm
Shakespeare’s great love story is brilliantly retold through this modern ballet classic celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025.
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.
