Lying in magnificent countryside next to a sweeping section of Hadrian's Wall and based at the site of Carvoran Roman Fort, the Roman Army Museum is an authentic and dramatic tribute to Rome's extraordinary military legacy. Step into the life of a Roman soldier and experience life on the front line of Emperor Hadrian's formidable British frontier. Explored through reconstructions, objects excavated along Hadrian's Wall and the Vindolanda Trust's inspiring interpretations of army life including the exclusive Edge of Empire film, the museum pays unforgettable homage to Rome's military accomplishments in Britain.
Excellent museum, very interactive, films, loops, really good exhibits well displayed and explained. If you know little about the Romans on Hadrian's Wall this is the place to visit first, it tells you all you need to know to visit other locations and understand and enjoy them. Good cafe and very helpful and friendly staff. Ideal place to take school age children, they will be really interested and enjoy it. Really worth a visit.
Well worth a visit here, particularly if you're into your ancient Roman history. It's only a 15 minute or so drive to Vindolanda, so you could make the day of it if you wish! I didn't have to wait long at all to enter, greeted by a very pleasant lady at the main desk. The price of entry (for adults) was PS8.00, which isn't bad at all really. The exhibits are very immersive and fascinating, offering an insight into artefacts found from when the Romans once occupied the land. This museum has a focus on the soldiers and what life was like for them on Hadrian's Wall and during their occupation of Britannia. There's so much to learn from the information provided (quite a lot, which I had not known about prior to my visit!) There's even a fab film which shows, I believe every half an hour, and helps to give you an idea of life for soldiers back then, tasked with ensuring the security of Rome's empire from the Britons yonder. Learning about the weaponry and uniform of the legionaries and auxiliary soldiers was also really interesting, and the differences between them. After looking around, there's a lovely cafe with drinks, cakes, sandwiches etc and a little gift shop too, to take a piece of your visit to the Roman Army museum home. I'm not sure how often it is, but they had people excavating today which would be cool to watch. If ever you see them digging, you're more than welcome to ask questions and learn more about life back then. Great place and worth a look around!
Absolutely love visiting the Roman Army Museum and Magna site. Today was no exception. It was the first time we have been since the Magna excavations started and our lovely guide Pam took us around. We were super lucky to meet Dr Andrew Birley who explained what was happening in the ditch they were excavating. The staff in the museum and cafe were excellent, as always, very helpfully explaining how to use the Saver ticket for the Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda and what the rules were about dogs on the site. The cafe has improved since my last visit 2 years ago and has a few gluten free options, the coffee and hot chocolate went down well with us and the kids after being outside in the wind and rain. Kids always love the shop and find some interesting things to buy. I got some books. Can't recommend highly enough and if you are walking the wall please don't rush through, make the time to visit as it will totally enhance your experience and really bring to life what it must have been like to be a soldier on the wall 1,900 years ago. It's not a huge museum but the quality of the exhibits and films is excellent. Make time to go, you won't regret it
What an amazing place, (places) if you like anything Roman, plus, you get 2 destinations, Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda (15 min drive apart) at a cost of PS16 an adult, and you get 10% off if you're a National Trust member, I can honestly say it was worth the money for the both Museums.(see reviews) The Roman Army museum displays genuine Roman artifacts including weapons and tools, life-size replicas, a 3D film showing Hadrian's Wall past and present. A large gallery describes daily life in the Roman army as seen through the eyes of a team of eight auxiliary soldiers, complete with a film showing their activities. One of the exhibits includes a rare surviving helmet crest (Vindolanda has the Vindolanda Tablets which are a must see, they are also in the British Museum) if you like anything Roman, you must visit these 2 Museums. The toilets were well done as well. We have done most of Rome, but not seen some of the artifacts they have in these Museums. If you want to find out more about Roman Life and how they did things, visit the Roman Army Museum first, if like us you read and watch everything, allow about 3 hours, then go to Vindolanda, as you will need more time here, we Really enjoyed it, and thought the price was great . We've only given you a sneak preview of the movies, so you will have to go and see the rest, SORRY.
Interesting. A bit small. The actual fort pretty much does not excist anymore. But they have plans to excavate some of it. The museum, although small is well laid out and organized. Not so many actual museum pieces but more focused on education with interactive attractions and films
Staff very good very helpful, the museum is great very interesting films and artefacts all around it.
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Excellent museum, very interactive, films, loops, really good exhibits well displayed and explained. If you know little about the Romans on Hadrian's Wall this is the place to visit first, it tells you all you need to know to visit other locations and understand and enjoy them. Good cafe and very helpful and friendly staff. Ideal place to take school age children, they will be really interested and enjoy it. Really worth a visit.
Well worth a visit here, particularly if you're into your ancient Roman history. It's only a 15 minute or so drive to Vindolanda, so you could make the day of it if you wish! I didn't have to wait long at all to enter, greeted by a very pleasant lady at the main desk. The price of entry (for adults) was PS8.00, which isn't bad at all really. The exhibits are very immersive and fascinating, offering an insight into artefacts found from when the Romans once occupied the land. This museum has a focus on the soldiers and what life was like for them on Hadrian's Wall and during their occupation of Britannia. There's so much to learn from the information provided (quite a lot, which I had not known about prior to my visit!) There's even a fab film which shows, I believe every half an hour, and helps to give you an idea of life for soldiers back then, tasked with ensuring the security of Rome's empire from the Britons yonder. Learning about the weaponry and uniform of the legionaries and auxiliary soldiers was also really interesting, and the differences between them. After looking around, there's a lovely cafe with drinks, cakes, sandwiches etc and a little gift shop too, to take a piece of your visit to the Roman Army museum home. I'm not sure how often it is, but they had people excavating today which would be cool to watch. If ever you see them digging, you're more than welcome to ask questions and learn more about life back then. Great place and worth a look around!
Absolutely love visiting the Roman Army Museum and Magna site. Today was no exception. It was the first time we have been since the Magna excavations started and our lovely guide Pam took us around. We were super lucky to meet Dr Andrew Birley who explained what was happening in the ditch they were excavating. The staff in the museum and cafe were excellent, as always, very helpfully explaining how to use the Saver ticket for the Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda and what the rules were about dogs on the site. The cafe has improved since my last visit 2 years ago and has a few gluten free options, the coffee and hot chocolate went down well with us and the kids after being outside in the wind and rain. Kids always love the shop and find some interesting things to buy. I got some books. Can't recommend highly enough and if you are walking the wall please don't rush through, make the time to visit as it will totally enhance your experience and really bring to life what it must have been like to be a soldier on the wall 1,900 years ago. It's not a huge museum but the quality of the exhibits and films is excellent. Make time to go, you won't regret it
What an amazing place, (places) if you like anything Roman, plus, you get 2 destinations, Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda (15 min drive apart) at a cost of PS16 an adult, and you get 10% off if you're a National Trust member, I can honestly say it was worth the money for the both Museums.(see reviews) The Roman Army museum displays genuine Roman artifacts including weapons and tools, life-size replicas, a 3D film showing Hadrian's Wall past and present. A large gallery describes daily life in the Roman army as seen through the eyes of a team of eight auxiliary soldiers, complete with a film showing their activities. One of the exhibits includes a rare surviving helmet crest (Vindolanda has the Vindolanda Tablets which are a must see, they are also in the British Museum) if you like anything Roman, you must visit these 2 Museums. The toilets were well done as well. We have done most of Rome, but not seen some of the artifacts they have in these Museums. If you want to find out more about Roman Life and how they did things, visit the Roman Army Museum first, if like us you read and watch everything, allow about 3 hours, then go to Vindolanda, as you will need more time here, we Really enjoyed it, and thought the price was great . We've only given you a sneak preview of the movies, so you will have to go and see the rest, SORRY.
Interesting. A bit small. The actual fort pretty much does not excist anymore. But they have plans to excavate some of it. The museum, although small is well laid out and organized. Not so many actual museum pieces but more focused on education with interactive attractions and films
Staff very good very helpful, the museum is great very interesting films and artefacts all around it.
