The Corinium Museum in Cirencester

Park St, Cirencester,
Gloucestershire GL7 2BX
Tel: 01285 655611
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Email: museums@cotswold.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cotswold.gov.uk

• Forthcoming events at the Corinium Museum in 2011...

About the Corinium Museum

Leave the 21st century behind you and discover the treasures of the Cotswolds as you explore its history at the multi award winning Corinium 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. Experience life as a Roman. Marvel at the stunning Roman mosaics as you take a peek through the window of a Roman town house.
Come face to face with the Anglo Saxons and their buried treasures. Be amazed by Medieval Sculpture and Civil War coin hoards and experience the elegance of Georgian Cirencester.

The Corinium Museum is an inspiring and interactive experience for everyone with hands on activities to bring history to life.

The Corinium Museum is fully accessible with a Cafe attached which serves morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.

There is a lovely Gift Shop on site which sells a wide range of products inspired by the Museums collections and the Cotswolds and priced to suit all pockets. The Corinium Museum is also home to the Cirencester Visitor Information Centre where you can get tickets for local events and coach tours, book accommodation and find information on local attractions, activities and transport

What’s on at Corinium Museum in 2011

• Family drop in sessions where you could get the chance to play with clay or make a mask
• Childrens activities during the school holidays on subjects as diverse as Roman Games and Victorian Crafts.
• Lectures on various subjects from Prehistoric Craft in the Cotswolds to Ancient Egyptian Crafts.
• Day Schools for adults covering topics such as Medieval Buildings and Henry VIII.
• Rural Cinema – showings are the last weekend of every month

2011 Opening times at the Corinium Museum

• April - October: Monday to Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm
• November - March: Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 2pm - 4pm

2011 admission at the Corinium Museum

• Adults £4.80
• Senior Citizens (age 60+) £4.00
• Children (5 to 16) £2.40
• Students, JSA, ESA and ES40 holders £3.00
• Families (up to 2 adults and 5 children) 10% discount off the adult/children charges

Season Tickets

• Adults £14.25
• Senior Citizens (age 60+) £11.25
• Children £7.00
• Students £9.50
• Families 10% discount off the adult/child season ticket prices

Getting to the Corinium Museum

• Rail: Kemble Station (3 miles)
• Bus: National Express
• Local public transport information: 0871 2002233
• Car Park: Long stay car parking at the Old Station car park