Corinium Museum
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The multi-award-winning Corinium Museum is home to a collection of highly significant finds from Britain's second largest Roman town, known today as Cirencester.
If you find yourself in the Cotswolds, a visit to the Corinium Museum is a must. The museum houses over 60,000 objects unearthed from the surrounding area. With its interactive exhibits and engaging events, the museum taps into the rich history of Cirencester, known as Corinium Dobunnorum during Roman rule.
Roman history
The museum’s crown jewels are undoubtedly its extensive Roman collections. Corinium Dobunnorum, the Roman name for Cirencester, was a thriving town, and the museum reflects that legacy. Explore stunning 2nd-4th-century Roman mosaic floors, intricate carvings, and everyday objects used by the Romans such as knives, brooches earrings and a comb.
Prehistoric finds
While Roman finds dominate the collection, the museum delves much further back in time. Neolithic tools and prehistoric pottery provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the earliest inhabitants of the Cotswolds. Keep an eye out for ‘Rusty’ the Iron Age dog skeleton, meticulously reconstructed after excavation in 2008 on the north-eastern edge of Cirencester.
Diverse collection
Explore the light and modern galleries that offer an exceptional interactive experience. Discover objects on display including artefacts from the AngloSaxon era through to the 19th century, photographs, books and clothing accessories.
Visitor information
Address
Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2BX
01285 655611
Opening times
Apr – Oct: Mon – Sat, 10am – 5pm Sun, 2pm – 5pm
Nov – Mar: Mon – Sat, 10am – 4pm Sun, 2pm – 4pm
Closed 24 – 26 Dec and 1 Jan
Exclusions and safety measures
We’re thrilled to open our doors and welcome all our visitors back to the Museum and Visitor Information Centre.
To help ensure the health and wellbeing of our visitors, volunteers and staff, all visitors must adhere to current Government guidelines relating to Covid-19, and follow any other guidance provided at the Museum.
You can find out about our safety measures here https://coriniummuseum.org/welcome-back/
