Corinium Museum

Corinium Museum
Park Street
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 2BX
England

Website

www.cotswold.gov.uk/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1569

E-mail

museums@cotswold.gov.uk

Telephone

01285 655611

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Image of the Roman Gallery at the Corinium Museum

Discover the treasures of the Cotswolds at the Corinium Museum. Two years and five million pounds in the making, the Corinium Museum has been transformed into the must – see visitor attraction of the Cotswolds.

Roman Britain’s second city
Step through a triumphal arch to arrive in Corinium; second largest city in Roman Britain. Experience life as a Roman. Marvel at the stunning mosaics. Dress as a Roman soldier. Explore their artistry and engineering.

Face to face with the Saxons
Revealed to the world for the first time the Anglo-Saxons of Butlers Field, Lechlade. Re-united with their astonishing treasures. Our ancestors brought to life through forensically re-constructed heads.

Wool, wealth and war
Trace a path from the Iron Age to the English Civil War. A story of war, of wool, of royalty; of dissolved monasteries and of a local worthy’s rise from rags to riches.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

Mon - Sat 10.00-17.00
Sun 14.00-17.00
Bank Holidays

Admission charges

Adults: £4.25
Concessions: £3.50
Children (5 to 16: £2.00
Students: £2.75
Families (2 adults and 2 children): £11.50
Annual season ticket:
Adult £13.00
Concession £10.00
Child £6.50

Discounts

Museums Association

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups
Cafeteria
Shop

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities

Disability access

Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Loan service
Library
Library with public access
Mail order service available
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Corinium Museum
Park Street
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 2BX
England

Website

www.cotswold.gov.uk/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1569

E-mail

museums@cotswold.gov.uk

Telephone

01285 655611

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Social History

Collections services

General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Public access available to collections information
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Corinium Museum
Park Street
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 2BX
England

Website

www.cotswold.gov.uk/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1569

E-mail

museums@cotswold.gov.uk

Telephone

01285 655611

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Face to face resources

Everyday Life with the Romans

Try on costume and investigate a variety of genuine Roman artefacts. Discover the secrets of Roman cooking and lighting. Solve simple Maths puzzles using Roman numerals and write like a Roman.Find out what the differences are between Celtic houses and Roman houses.