Experience the edge of empire

Roman Army Museum is open 9:30am - 5pm everyday.

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

Teddy Bears Picnic

Date

26th Mar – 26th Apr 2026

Join us and our museum bears for the ultimate Teddy Bears Picnic! Dress your teddy bear up as a Roman Emperor. Help Emperor Ted find all the food he needs for his picnic.

2026 Magna Excavations

Date

6th Apr – 18th Sep 2026

Excavations at the Roman fort of Magna part of the Roman Army Museum. 2026’s excavations will take a closer look at the northern defensive ditches of Magna Fort.

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Snap a Selfie!

Date

Monday, 6th Apr 2026, 10:00

Have you always wanted to grab a selfie with a Roman Soldier? Be transported 2,000 years back through time as you get dressed up and strike a pose! Part of our Teddy Bears Picnic Event.

Rosalia – Festival of the Rose

Date

1st – 31st May 2026

See the Roman Army Museum decorated with roses to commemorate Rosalia the festival of the rose, an ancient Roman festival particularly special to the Roman soldiers.

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Great Pottery Throwdown!

Date

24th – 27th May 2026

Become a pottery illustrator! Getting hands on with the pottery collection at the Roman Army Museum as you learn to accurately draw like an archaeologist.

Have A Go Archery

Date

Thursday, 23rd Jul 2026, 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?

Have A Go Archery

Date

Thursday, 30th Jul 2026, 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?

Meet the Makers

Date

1st – 2nd Aug 2026

Members of the Ermine Street Guard the world famous re-enactment group will be at the Roman Army Museum to show how they make the replica Roman items they wear and use for their displays.

Roman Army Summer School

Date

Tuesday, 4th Aug 2026, 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

Thursday, 6th Aug 2026, 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?