Experience the edge of empire

Roman Army Museum is open daily from 9:30am - 5:30pm

Roman Army Museum Highlights

Come to the Roman Army Museum and immerse yourself in the life of a Roman soldier.

Your Visit

Start your Hadrian’s Wall adventure here: find out more about what you can see and do at the Roman Army Museum, learn about life on the edge of an empire. Ticket prices, getting here, facilities and access.

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Accessibility

At the Vindolanda Charitable Trust, we believe in history and archaeology for all. Ever since our foundation we have been working tirelessly to make our sites more accessible.

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Learn

At the Roman Army Museum and Roman Vindolanda our learning programme gets students closer to history and experiencing what life was really like at the edge of an empire.

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The Vindolanda Trust

The Vindolanda Charitable Trust was founded in the spring of 1970, with seven Trustees.

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Part of the Vindolanda Trust in the heart of Hadrian’s Wall

Experience what life was like at the edge of an empire with interactive displays, astonishing artefacts and an award winning HD film.

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Whats On

Roman Army Summer School

Date

This Tuesday, 11:00

Join the Roman Army – gear up with your unit and learn how to march like a Roman soldier, do some formations and scare the enemy! Learn about what life was like for a new recruit and decide whether you would join the Roman Army.

Have A Go Archery

Date

This Thursday, 11:00

Aim for the high score as you test out your ancient archery skills at the Roman Army Museum! Can you be as accurate as the cohort of Hamian archers stationed at Magna Fort 2,000 years ago?

Roman Army Summer School

Date

Tuesday, 19th Aug 2025, 11:00

Have A Go Archery

Date

Thursday, 21st Aug 2025, 11:00

Aim for the high score as you test out your ancient archery skills at the Roman Army Museum! Can you be as accurate as the cohort of Hamian archers stationed at Magna Fort 2,000 years ago?

Archery on the Frontier

Date

23rd – 24th Aug 2025

Join us and some of the Ermine Street Guard at the Roman Army Museum to practice your archery skills. Remember to purchase a saver ticket and join us at both Vindolanda and Magna over this family-friendly weekend.

Pottery: Barbotine Workshop

Date

Saturday, 6th Sep 2025, 10:00

Create your own Barbotine Hunt Cup at this hands-on workshop at the Roman Army Museum with Potted Histories.

Crafting: Spoon Carving Workshop

Date

Saturday, 20th Sep 2025, 10:00

Learn the techniques of wood carving and carve your own wooden spoon at this hands-on workshop at the Roman Army Museum with Maurice Pyle, WOODSMITH.

Pottery: Samian Ware Workshop

Date

Saturday, 4th Oct 2025, 10:00

Create your own Samian Ware Bowl at this hands-on workshop at the Roman Army Museum with Potted Histories.

Learn: What Can the Bones Tell Us?

Date

Saturday, 18th Oct 2025, 10:00

This is a one-day workshop allows you to understand more about what bones can tell us about the health of individuals living on Hadrian’s Wall.

Bare Bones

Date

25th Oct – 2nd Nov 2025

History meets Halloween! Join us at the Roman Army Museum to take a deeper look at the Vindolanda Trust’s collection of animal bones. Learn about what bones can tell us about life on the frontier.