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. Corinium Museum experts share in the excitement of discovering and identifying archaeological finds, narrated by actor Ben Miller.

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The Museum holds large and internationally significant collections of archaeology, social and rural history. It operates two major sites: the Corinium Museum in Cirencester and the Resource Centre (reserve collections store) at Northleach, ten miles north of Cirencester. The Service also runs a Visitor Information Centre at the Corinium Museum.

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Join one of the finest museums in the UK and give your support for its future development by becoming a Friend. Corinium Volunteers are a unique team of individuals, groups and organisations working together with Corinium Museum to help us to collect, preserve, and interpret our collections. Get more from the Corinium Museum by becoming a Member.

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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. Every membership supports the Corinium Museum and helps us to care for the archaeology of the Cotswolds for future generations.

As a member your contribution helps to support our successful events and learning programmes and it aids our fundraising campaigns to acquire new objects for display.You also become part of the wider museum family.

Corinium Museum Explorer’s Handbook Answers Report

Did you find the objects around the museum galleries and complete the puzzles? Find all the answers to the puzzles and quizes in the Corinium Museum Explorer's Handbook here. She was admired by her people and family, she was richly decorated, she liked jewellery, she had objects from lands far away so may have traded with people from other places.

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To help with social distancing, we will be limiting the number of visitors to the museum and tickets will need to be booked in advance online before your visit. We are asking all visitors to use contactless/card payments to avoid using cash. Get more from the Corinium Museum by becoming a Member. Enjoy unlimited free visits, discounts on events, subscription to our stylish What's On programme, and more.

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A. R.

Jan 20, 2022

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An incredible museum! Definitely worth the visit. Interesting and engaging exhibits. There’s something for everyone - even if someone in your group isn’t a fan of museums. There’s an excellent gift shop. Also, be sure to check out Jack’s next door for great cakes!

Jane Preston

Dec 27, 2021

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Fab museum. Well worth a visit. Thought we'd finish it really quickly but we spent nearly 3 hours there. Goes from bronze age throught to more recent times. Lots of info about the exhibits and the social history too. Well laid out with arrows to follow. Will definitely visit again.

Thomas Mudd

Nov 13, 2021

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An excellent museum. Full of fascinating and imaginatively displayed exhibits. The murals are magnificent and again well presented. Interpretation is excellent and never too overwhelming or dense.
The more hands on material is thoughtful and fun.
If you're visiting Cirencester (Corinium)
a visit to this museum is a must.

Andrew Wright

Nov 10, 2021

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We enjoyed our visit to the museum, the mosaic floors were fabulous. Very interesting exhibits. Many thanks to the lady volunteer working this morning (9/11/21) your knowledge enhanced our visit. This museum is a must for all ages.

Jedd Strider

Nov 07, 2021

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Great Museum. Lots of fabulous displays and the mosaics are particularly stunning . Allow a good hour and a half to walk around it. For £6 entry its good value for money too

Andrew Bailey

Sep 07, 2021

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A lovely museum, well laid out (especially the newer building) with a surprising amount of quality exhibits for what is essentially a small town. We spent far longer in here than we had expected given the relatively modest entrance fee and left happier and better informed!

Jacca Frost

Aug 05, 2021

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Really nice & interesting museum. Clean, tidy & well set out.
Takes about 3 hours to get around. Some good hands on tasks & objects for kids to play with too.
Very reasonable price

Stephanie Inglesfield

Jul 24, 2021

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What a surprise! Amazing collections, beautiful mosaics and artefacts, explanations perfectly pitched to the amateur classics enthusiast and curious tourists, friendly atmosphere, pertinent comments and displays, newly refurbished and curated. A gem!

Michael Thaw

Jul 07, 2021

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Brilliant Roman collection. Well displayed and well interpreted. Good story telling.

David Murphy

Jun 01, 2021

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Great exhibits displayed in an engaging manner. With friendly staff that make for a enjoyable and informative experience!

Marisa Ferreira

May 28, 2021

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It was an amazing experience. Museum staff is very polite and helpful. I saw staff cleaning press buttons and stair rails. Toilets were spotless. Very nice experience and all the objects are stunning.

John Wright

Aug 09, 2020

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A very interesting visit with some wonderful local artefacts. Staff were helpful and there’s a good one way system in place.

Sally Emery

Sep 15, 2019

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Wonderful museum in the centre of Cirencester. Real insight into life in Roman times here. Highly recommend for all ages.

Todd P.

Jul 11, 2019

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Great food in a casual relaxed setting. Family of 5 all delighted with their meals and drinks. Worth a visit.

Richard Warren Johnson

Jun 25, 2019

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My primary interest was in the Roman era artifacts. They have an ample supply that are worth seeing.

Jenny Smithson

Jun 16, 2019

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Very well set out, giving great views if the mosaics. Child friendly too.

Flossy Nic Aoidh

May 07, 2019

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Lovely helpful lady on reception- beautiful Roman mosaic floors - very interesting & good value -in a lovely part of town

Sean C.

May 31, 2018

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Very good museum on the Romans in Britain. Not too big, not too small. Kids loved it but also very informative. Well worth a visit - especially if it's raining.

Janice C.

Sep 06, 2016

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Much more is here than the humble facade would suggest. There are many gorgeous mosaics, tombstones, artifacts and jewelry from the Roman era when Corinium (Cirencester) was second only to London in size.

There were also exhibits about earlier settlements and subsequent Anglo-Saxon and revolutionary era events.

Very child friendly. Helpful knowledgable staff. Small shop, a cafe and clean bathrooms.

For us - as foreign tourists, I think think this museum really gives you a feel for the great scope of history in these isles. Cirencester is not a terribly large town, yet it has history

Justin O.

Jun 25, 2016

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Around £6 gets you access to a wide variety of Roman artifacts. This venue is not small and time well spent. One of the best stops we made during our frequent trips to the area.

Qype User Stevem

Feb 13, 2011

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Brilliantly done. Went before it was expanded, and it was rather humdrum, but this is now a must when visiting Cirencester. It's council-run, but you'd never think it.

Staff approachable and knowledgeable. Currently £4.50 per adult, which is good value compared to similar elsewhere.

Qype User Topgir

Nov 24, 2008

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A very child friendly museum with lots of interactive stuff to do. The main emphasis is on the Romans because of the local history. Lots of fascinating displays including Roman dining room and kitchen and some great mosaics. The gift shop is Ok but not fantastic. There's a cafe next door where you can buy coffee or lunch.

Qype User Alcire

Nov 15, 2008

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This is a quirky structure on the edge of town, but in wasy walking distance of it. This is worth a look at if youre interested in penal history and how troublesome people were dealt with in the past. Recommended for a quick look at. It lies close to Cotswold District Councils offices.