Experience the edge of empire

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

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

5th – 27th Apr 2025

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.

Food on the Frontier

Date

12th – 13th Apr 2025

Join us at the Roman Army Museum for a weekend that will tickle your taste buds! Renowned historic chef John Crouch will be back at the Roman Army Museum demonstrating ancient Roman cooking.

2025 Magna Excavations

Date

14th Apr – 26th Sep 2025

Excavations at the Roman fort of Magna part of the Roman Army Museum. 2025’s excavations will take a closer look at the northern defensive ditches of Magna Fort.

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Rosalia – Festival of the Rose

Date

1st May – 1st Jun 2025

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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Magna Fest: Climate vs Archaeology

Date

24th – 28th May 2025

Join us for a week of climate themed activities where you can take part in climate focused guided tours, immerse yourself in storytelling, engage in interactive activities, and try hands on experiences like pottery-making.

Magna Fest: Storytelling

Date

Saturday, 24th May 2025, 11:00

Magna Fest: Pottery

Date

Sunday, 25th May 2025, 11:00

Falconry Days: A View from the Skies

Date

Saturday, 28th Jun 2025, 11:00

Soaring over Magna Fort with a stunning bird of prey display, we are taking to the skies at the Roman Army Museum.

Roman Army Summer School

Date

Tuesday, 22nd Jul 2025, 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, 24th Jul 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?