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Corinium Museum, Cirencester

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Find out about the era of Roman rule by visiting their second-largest administrative center, Cirencester--then called Corinium--at Corinium Museum. The exhibition displays artifacts from the ancient Roman settlement, and offers you the chance to participate in activities suitable for all ages, ranging from quizzes to dress-ups. Make sure you take a good look at the mosaic floors; they reflect the status of Roman nobles of the era. The program of events changes over time, ensuring fresh details and new information, so check the website in advance to see what's on display during your visit. To visit Corinium Museum on your holiday in Cirencester, and find out what else Cirencester has to offer, use our Cirencester itinerary planner.

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jackiebutera01

all old Roman antiquities, and part of a roman road and villa, well explained £5 to eneter fro all day pass,also a place to book bus travel to London etc more »
Julie J

I thought the museum had some really interesting artefacts that all had very good clear information given. There were lots of different ways children could interact and find information with computers... more »
Dan G

Being a teacher, this was a great location to take the children when we where learning about Romans. The tour guides were interesting and kept the children attention and provide a wealth of informatio... more »

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Tony Bosman

Incredible displays of early England. Loads of history about Cirencester (Corinium). I was amazed to find out here that this was a major Roman city, as important as London at the time. Small museum, but well worth it & not expensive.

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Jeff Pick

Very informative about the local area. Lots of good displays. Limited for kids although some nice hands on items and a chance to dress up

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Richard Blunden

Great information about Cirencester and the surrounding area history. Has some lovely finds. Great for children.

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Matt Bunker

Brilliant museum. The new Anglo Saxon gallery is really well done.

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James Harris

Spectacular exhibits. Superb for families.

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