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January 2024
Holding Cosmic Dust
Holding Cosmic Dust is an exhibition intervention at the Corinium Museum staged by artist duo Hot Desque. The family-friendly exhibition invites you to explore a series of contemporary artworks by women and female-identifying London-based artists amongst the Museum’s permanent collection. The project draws out connections between archaeology, history and fantasy. Holding Cosmic Dust brings together artworks by Holly Graham, Rubie Green, Rebeca Romero, Amba Sayal-Bennett, Abel Shah and Suzanne Treister. Forming a narrative, the constellation of objects scattered throughout the…
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Corinium Creatures
Discover the animal themed objects in our galleries by following our Corinium Creatures Trail. We’ve hidden seven Corinium Creatures around the museum can you find them all to win a prize! Suitable for all ages.
Find out more »March 2024
Salon of the Unexpected
Come and be transported by curious tales and meet fantastic characters, some historical, and some imaginary. An exhibition of narrative work by Caroline McCatty and Erica Daniel-Lowe, in a range of media, including textiles, printmaking, puppets and automata. Included in admission
Find out more »Walking Roman Cirencester
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! Head out with Alison to explore what lies beneath your feet revealing the ancient town of Roman Corinium, parts of the wall and impressive amphitheatre. After a short break for refreshments,…
Find out more »Marvellous Mythological Marionettes
Join Caroline McCatty to make a marvellous magical faun marionette. Using twigs and recycled items you will create your mythical faun which can come to life with a twitch or flick of your fingers. Suitable for 7 to 11 year-olds
Find out more »Cirencester Wool Walk
“The finest and most expensive wool was the English which came from the Cotswolds and, in particular, from Northleach and the great Abbey lands of Cirencester” Francesco Datini, 15th Century Florentine merchant. Five hundred years ago it was noted that ‘half the wealth of England rides on the back of sheep.’ Join Ian Thomas for a walk around Cirencester, where the hustle and bustle of the medieval town will be brought to life through the lives and skills of the…
Find out more »Madama Butterfly The Royal Opera Live
When the young geisha, Cio-Cio-San, marries American Naval Officer Pinkerton, she believes she is entering a real, binding marriage for life. Forsaking her religion and community, she learns all too late that for Pinkerton, their marriage is merely an illusion – with tragic consequences. With a score that includes Butterfly’s aria, 'Un bel dì, vedremo' (‘One fine day’) and the Humming Chorus, Giacomo Puccini’s opera is entrancing and ultimately heart-breaking. Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s exquisite production takes inspiration from…
Find out more »Discover @ The Stores
Join us to discover the museum stores: the Cotswolds from prehistory to the 1950’s, through stone, costume, pottery, rural life and social history. We have scythes and hoovers, pottery from all ages and Roman mosaics, carved column plinths and stone coffins, medieval tiles and corbels, smocks and an ambassador’s sword. After a tour of the store we’ll focus on a few fascinating things that we’ve pulled out of their boxes or off their shelves. The store is full of surprises.…
Find out more »Roman Cavalry Children’s Workshop
During this workshop you will create a Roman shield and sword so that you feel as ready as a real Roman soldier to venture into the world to do battle. This creative workshop is inspired by archaeology from the Roman fort and from tombstones of Roman cavalrymen. Make your equipment and take it home after you have made it all in this creative workshop. Booking essential Suitable for ages 6 and above.
Find out more »A Haunting in Venice
In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer. Starring, Kenneth Branagh, Jamie Dornan, Kelly Reilly, Michelle Yeoh. Cert: 12A, Run time: 1 hr. 44 min.
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