Cirencester was the second-largest city in Roman Britain, referred to as Corinium Dobunnorum.
The museum holds the internationally significant 'Hare Mosaic' featuring a unique depiction of a hare in a central roundel.
The collection includes a rare Roman altar dedicated to the god Jupiter, found locally.
Several of the museum's Roman mosaics were originally excavated in the 19th century and underwent major restoration for modern display.
The site contains an interactive section focused on the 'Chedworth hoard' of Roman coinage.
Visitors can view a reconstructed Roman tombstone of a cavalryman, providing rare insight into the local military presence.
The museum grounds include a landscaped garden modeled on Roman gardening techniques.
The Corinium Museum in Cirencester houses one of the most extensive collections of Romano-British antiquities in the United Kingdom. Its exhibits trace the history of the Cotswolds from prehistoric times through to the late medieval period. The museum is renowned for its significant cache of Roman mosaics recovered from townhouses and villas in the former Roman city of Corinium Dobunnorum. The collection includes highly detailed funerary monuments, preserved inscriptions, and an array of domestic artifacts. Interactive displays provide context for the transition from Iron Age settlements to the thriving Roman administrative center. The museum also features a reconstructed Roman kitchen and garden environment. It is operated by the Cotswold District Council and maintains an active archaeological research program.
The main gallery floor, which allows for a wide-angle shot of the large, preserved Roman mosaics.
Use the interactive touch-screen kiosks to view high-resolution imagery of mosaics that are too fragile to be fully illuminated.
Visit the gift shop for reproductions of Roman-style jewelry and local archaeological publications.
Check the museum's event calendar for temporary exhibitions focusing on recent local excavations.
Do not overlook the small 'Corinium: The Roman Town' film presentation, as it provides essential historical context for the artifacts on display.
Closed on certain public holidays; check the website for seasonal adjustments.
