May Events at the Corinium Museum
Throughout May
May 2026 Events at Corinium Museum, Cirencester
Corinium Museum in Cirencester presents a varied programme of guided walks, talks, exhibitions, family workshops and cinema screenings throughout May 2026.
Things to Do in Cirencester in May 2026
Visitors to Corinium Museum can enjoy Roman history experiences, town walks, family craft workshops, inspiring talks and cinema screenings throughout the month.
The Metropolitan Opera: Eugene Onegin
Tuesday 5 May 2026, 6pm–11pm
£15–£17
A cinema screening of Tchaikovsky’s lyrical opera following love, regret and missed chances.
Cinema at Corinium Museum | See showtimes
Corinium Afternoons: Looking for Textiles in the Collections: from prehistory to the present
Thursday 7 May 2026, 2pm–3pm
£10
A fascinating talk exploring textile crafts, clothing and fibre-making through the museum collections.
Talks at Corinium Museum | Book today
Walking Roman Cirencester
Friday 8 May 2026, 10.15am–1.30pm
£30–£33
A half-day Roman walking tour exploring the amphitheatre, town walls and museum collections.
Roman Walks at Corinium Museum | Book today
Conflict and Trouble in Cirencester
Friday 22 May 2026, 11am–12.15pm
£9–£10
A guided town walk exploring clashes between Cirencester, the Abbey and the monarchy.
Historic Walks at Corinium Museum | Find out more
Walking Roman Cirencester
Friday 22 May 2026, 10.15am–1.30pm
£30–£33
A second Roman walking tour led by archaeologist Dr Alison Grierson-Brookes.
Roman Walks at Corinium Museum | Book today
Tony Meeuwissen: Retrospective 2026
Thursday 23 April – Sunday 24 May 2026
Free
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the award-winning illustrator’s enchanting and imaginative artwork.
Exhibitions at Corinium Museum | Find out more
Anglo-Saxon Weaving Workshop
Tuesday 26 May 2026, 10.30am–12pm
£10–£12.50
A family workshop exploring Anglo-Saxon weaving with the chance to make a small piece of styled cloth.
Corinium Workshops | Find out more
Tour of the Stores, Northleach
Wednesday 27 May 2026, 11am–12pm
£9–£10
A behind-the-scenes tour revealing fascinating objects from prehistory to the twentieth century.
Corinium Museum Tours | Find out more
Beautiful Brooches
Wednesday 27 May 2026, 10.30am–12pm
£10–£12.50
A creative workshop where children explore Anglo-Saxon brooches and make their own wearable art.
Corinium Workshops | Find out more
Boardgame Battle
Thursday 28 May 2026, 10.30am–12pm
£12–£15
A hands-on workshop inspired by Roman and Saxon strategy games and ancient rivalries.
Corinium Workshops | Find out more
Georgian Cirencester Town Walk
Friday 29 May 2026, 11am–12.15pm
£9–£10
A guided walk exploring the Georgian history, politics and characters of Cirencester.
Historic Walks at Corinium Museum | Find out more
Corinium Cinema: The Choral
Saturday 30 May 2026, 2pm–4pm
£8–£9
A cinema screening of a moving wartime drama about community, music and resilience.
Cinema at Corinium Museum | See showtimes<
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