The Corinium Museum, Cirencester

The Corinium Museum is located at the heart of Cirencester, the "Capital of the Cotswolds". The museum's principal collection consists of the highly significant finds from the Roman town of Corinium.

Corinium Museum in Cirencester
Corinium Museum in Cirencester

The Corinium Museum - A hidden gem

The Corinium Museum in Cirencester is a hidden gem of this charming Cotswold town.

The museum cares for around one and a half million archaeological and social history objects in the Council's collections. These collections are significant both nationally and internationally.

Many of the objects are displayed at the recently refurbished and extended Corinium Museum, Cirencester.

Special emphasis is placed on the town's Roman heritage, reflecting Cirencester's importance as the second biggest Roman town, Corinium, outside London.

The Roman collection is now spread over two floors and includes marvellous mosaics, tombstones and sculpture as well as room and shop reconstructions and objects from everyday Roman life.

Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2BX

01285 655611

coriniummuseum.org

November to March: Monday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm Sunday: 2pm - 4pm
April to October: Monday to Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 2pm - 5pm

About the Corinium Museum

Leave the 21st century behind you and discover the treasures of the Cotswolds as you explore its history at this award winning Museum. Home to one of the largest collections of Romano-British antiquities extensively from Corinium, Roman Britain's second largest city.

Admire the work of Prehistoric metal smiths. Marvel at the Roman mosaics as you take a peek through the window of a Roman villa. Come face to face with the Anglo Saxons and their buried treasures. Be amazed by Medieval Sculpture, Civil War coin hoards and experience the elegance of Victorian Cirencester. An inspiring and interactive experience for everyone.

Special events, exhibitions and workshops take place through out the year and the museum is fully accessible with a gift shop, the Cirencester Visitor Information Centre and a Cafe on site.

Finding the Corinium Museum, Cirencester

The Corinium Museum - Always looking forward

As well as new galleries and exhibits, the museum also has a re-designed entrance and reception area, a new, bigger shop and a fully-equipped Lifelong Learning Centre for school use, talks, seminars, lectures and community functions.

Corinium Museum page last updated 11 January 2024. Spotted a mistake? Please let us know.

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