Corinium Museum
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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The Corinium Museum holds some of the treasures
of the Cotswolds. Here you can come face to face with:
The Romans - Corinium was the second
largest city in Roman Britain, population c. 15, 000. Here you can experience
life as a Roman, see mosaics, explore their engineering and artistry and
children can dress as a Roman soldier.
The Saxons - Take a look at the along-saxons
from Butlers Field in nearby Lechlade. Ancestors have been brought to life with
the use of forensically re-constructed heads.
Iron age to the English Civil War - can
be traced with the story of ware, wool, royalty, dissolved monasteries and the
rise from rags to riches of some of the local wealthy.
18th and 19th Century Cirencester is
recreated through a computer database and a collection of historic photographs.
Location: Corinium Museum, Cirencester,
Gloucestershire |
Grid Reference:
SP020021 |
Ceremonial County:
Gloucestershire |
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Getting there: In the centre of Cirencester.
Closest car park in 'The Old Station' car park a 2 minute walk from museum. |
Access: Lift to first floor of museum. |
Website:
Corinium Museum
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Email: museums@cotswold.gov.uk |
Address: Corinium Museum, Park Street,
Cirencester, Gloucestershire |
Postcode: GL7 2BX |
Telephone: 01285 655 611 |
Opening Times: Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm and Sundays
2pm-5pm Open Bank Holidays |
Charges: Adults £3.95; Seniors £3.10; Children
(5-16) £2; Students £2.50; Families £10 |
Nearby Locations:
Cirencester Amphitheatre, Gloucestershire
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Other Location Pages:
Gloucestershire Attractions
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Notes: Facilities include, shop, cafe, toilets
and Visitor Information centre.
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