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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We are aware of a number of road works in our local area over the Easter holiday period. Both Roman Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum remain fully open and are accessible to vehicles.

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

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?

Roman Army Recruitment Day

Date

26th – 27th Jul 2025

Join the Ermine Street Guard at the Roman Army Museum. Have a go at archery, learn about the cavalry and march in formation with the legionaries! Will you join the Roman Army?

Roman Army Soldier School

Date

Tuesday, 29th Jul 2025, 11:00

Have A Go Archery

Date

Thursday, 31st 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?

Roman Army Summer School

Date

Tuesday, 5th Aug 2025, 11:00

Have A Go Archery

Date

Thursday, 7th 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?

Roman Army Summer School

Date

Tuesday, 12th Aug 2025, 11:00

Have A Go Archery

Date

Thursday, 14th 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?