Roman Museums in the UK

Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear  
Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum - nowhere else on Hadrian´s Wall can the sheer scale of Roman achievements be better understood than here. Built around AD160,... more

Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire  
Founded in 1683, the Ashmolean is one of the oldest museums in the world - and one of Britain´s finest. It is a treasure house of... more

Bartholomew Lane, London  
The Museum is housed within the Bank of England itself, right at the heart of the City of London. It traces the history of the Bank... more

Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire  
At the Borough Museum & Art Gallery, Newcastle´s long history can be traced through the Roman period, its medieval castle, Royal Charters and industries to the... more

Barnard Castle, Durham  
With its wonderful history and outstanding collections there is always something to inspire at The Bowes Museum. One of the most important museums outside London, it... more

Great Russell Street, London  
The British Museums initial collection was bequeathed by Sir Hans Sloane in 1753 and is now one of the world´s finest museums. With a permanent display... more

Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City  
The Burrell Collection was gifted to the City of Glasgow in 1944 by Sir William Burrell and is housed in a purpose built gallery within Pollok... more

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex  
Colchester Castle Museum was once the capital of Roman Britain and a visit to the Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most... more

Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland  
Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda is a Roman Frontier military and civilian site, which has been the location of extensive excavation for over 30 years with archaeologists... more

Chollerford, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland  
Chesters Fort & Museum was built around 122-123AD and located along Hadrian´s Wall, this is one of the best-preserved examples of a cavalry fort in Britain.... more

29 Little London, Chichester, West Sussex  
Chichester District Museum is housed in an 18th century corn store in the heart of Chichester. The Museum tells the story of Chichester and the surrounding... more

Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire  
The City Museum & Art Gallery is a fine Victorian building housing items of national importance since 1860. These include many archaeological finds such as Roman... more

The Square, Winchester, Hampshire  
The City of Winchester Museum is situated in the centre of Winchester. The Museum tells the story of the city with its extensive archaeological and local... more

Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff  
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery was built in 1824, this Georgian castellated mansion was originally home to the Crawshay family and is set in 160... more

Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex  
This site of Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered in 1960 when a water main was being laid. Evidence suggests that it was developed from three phases... more

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire  
The Fitzwilliam Museum was founded in 1816 by Richard, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam and is the art museum of the University of Cambridge. One of the oldest... more

27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire  
The Grosvenor Museum houses Chester´s biggest collection of its local and international history, spread over three floors of a classic 19th century building. In the Roman... more

Guildhall Yard, London  
Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre was established in 1885. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1941 and the new Art Gallery was... more

Haydon Bridge, Northumberland  
Housesteads Roman Fort & Museum covers an area of 5 acres. It is the most complete example of a Roman fort in Britain and is one... more

36 High Street, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire  
Hull & East Riding Museum is situated in an area of historic buildings and cobbled streets known as the Museums Quarter and boasts some of the... more

The University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Glasgow City  
The Hunterian Museum is Scotland´s first public museum, established in 1807 and located within the Gothic splendour of the University of Glasgow. Based on the vast... more

High Street, Ipswich, Suffolk  
Ipswich Museum was founded in 1847, the Museum´s exhibitions include the Romans in Suffolk, Anglo-Saxons in Ipswich, mankind galleries, local and world geology and a Victorian... more

St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, Leicestershire  
Jewry Wall Museum is Leicester´s Museum of Archaeology, set amongst the remains of the Roman town´s public baths. Its centrepeice is the 2000-year old Jewry Wall,... more

Market Square, Lancaster, Lancashire  
Lancaster City Museum is situated in the former town hall and spread over two floors with collections illustrating the history and archaeology of Lancaster and North... more

St Faiths Street, Maidstone, Kent  
At Maidstone and Bentlif Art Gallery you´ll find something for everyone - outstanding collections, special exhibitions, a shop and a café. Housed in a beautiful Elizabethan... more

Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, Teesside  
The Museum of Hartlepool tells the story of Hartlepool from prehistoric times to the present day using many original artefacts, photographs and models. Fascinating archaeological finds... more

150 London Wall, London  
Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through London´s turbulent past. Journey back in time and discover London before London, see how the city... more

High Street, Caerleon, Newport  
At the National Roman Legion Museum discover how almost 2000 years ago the Roman Empire dominated the civilised world - Wales was its furthest outpost. In... more

John Frost Square, Newport  
Newport Museum & Art Gallery is situated in a modern purpose built building and houses collections of British paintings, watercolours and contemporary prints. Displays include archaeology,... more

Pump Room, Stall Street, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset  
The Roman Baths, the most popular visitor attraction in the West Country, contain the remains of one of the greatest religious spas in the ancient world... more

River Street, Truro, Cornwall  
The Royal Cornwall Museum is located in the heart of the beautiful cathedral city of Truro, and the permanent collection covers a wide range from Cornish... more

Little Elborow Street, Rugby, Warwickshire  
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum: See the remarkable Tripontium Collection of Roman artefacts and explore Rugby´s past in the Social History Museum. The Art Gallery hosts... more

Buddle Street, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear  
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum - in AD122 the Emperor Hadrian ordered a mighty frontier system to be built across Britain to defend the Roman... more

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria  
Old Tullie House is a 17th century town house of character, with a fine classical facade. Inside are are some early features including a Jacobean staircase... more

St Michaels, St Albans, Hertfordshire  
Verulamium Museum & Hypocaust is on the site of one of the major cities in Roman Britain and set in attractive parkland. On display are some... more

Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex  
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery was opened in 1908, this beautiful Edwardian building is home to a fascinating collection of toys and costume that is amongst... more

York Minster, Deangate, York, North Yorkshire  
York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt is the chief church of the Church of England, also the seat of the Archbishop of York. The present building... more