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Access
Full disabled access and facilities.
Tours & Talks
Pre-booked schools and groups welcome. Special rates and talks available. Please contact the museum for details.
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The museum shop has a variety of gifts inspired by our collections and the Cotswolds which are priced to suit all pockets. Jack's café serves morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea Tel: 01285 640888.
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Adult £4.95 Senior Citizen £4.10 Student (16+) £3.30 Children (5-15) £2.45 Family Ticket (up to 2A+5C) 10% discount off adult/child charge Season Ticket • Adult £14.60 • Senior Citizen £11.50 • Student £9.75 • Child £7.20 • Family (up to 2A+5C) 10% discount off adult/child charge
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April to October: Mon to Sat: 10am to 5pm, Sun: 2 to 5pm November to March: Mon to Sat: 10am to 4pm, Sun: 2 to 4pm Closed 24th - 26th Dec & 1st Jan
Shop and Café
To book accommodation or tickets by phone please call us on 01285 654180
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We offer the following services • Accommodation booking, in advance of your visit or when you arrive • Local attraction information - including some discount tickets • A ctivities information • Ticket sales - for local theatre and events • Bus and coach tickets •M aps and guide books •W alking and cycling information • L ocal transport information • Souvenirs and gifts
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The Cirencester Visitor Information Centre is situated in the Corinium Museum. Our friendly and helpful Visitor Information staff, are on hand to help you get the best out of the Cotswolds, whether you are a resident or visiting the area.
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Travel Information
Rail: Kemble Station (3 miles) Bus: National Express. Local public transport information T: 0871 200 2233 Long stay car parking at Old Station car park
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Corinium Museum Park Street, Cirencester Gloucestershire, GL7 2BX T: 01285 655611 E: museums@cotswold.gov.uk www.coriniummuseum.org
Contact 01285 655611 for large print material. Information correct at April 2013.
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CORINIUM MUSEUM
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The award winning Corinium Museum is the must-see visitor attraction of the Cotswolds. Leave the 21st century behind you and discover the treasures of the Cotswolds as you explore its history at this multi award winning Museum. Home to one of the largest collections of RomanoBritish 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 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, Civil War coin hoards and experience the elegance of Georgian Cirencester.
Events and Exhibitions The museum has a fantastic events and exhibitons programme. Our temporary exhibition space can be enjoyed as part of your visit or viewed for free separately. Exhibition highlights this year include work from the Eels Family Pottery a Christmas show from the Cotswold Craftsmen and Asian inspired Mosaics from Caroline Jarawala. The Museum coordinates a vibrant evening lecture programme delivered by a myriad of guest speakers who are leaders in their field of study. Day Schools offer an in-depth look at a special subject area. In addition we have afternoon talks by popular local speakers and short lunchtime treasure talks offering an opportunity to look at objects from the Museum’s reserve collections. From art and architecture, to archaeology and local history, there’s something for everybody to enjoy. For more details please look at our website or pick up our what’s on leaflet.
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Hands on activities to bring history to life Fun computer interactives Holiday trails to win a prize and permanent trails Holiday drop-in activities Flexible family tickets Family season tickets Mini fun stations for under 5s Dedicated reading area Baby changing facilities Cloakrooms big enough for pushchairs Picnic room during school holidays
New Romans App Available to Download
CORINIUM ‘Romans’ includes an MUSEUM enhanced Museum Tour, Town Tour and a Learning Zone, perfect for a visitor to Cirencester, or anyone interested in Roman history.
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