Experience the edge of empire

Roman Army Museum re-opens Saturday 15th February

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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Education

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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Events

Ancient Woodcrafting

Date

22nd – 23rd Feb 2025

Join us for an engaging two-day event, featuring a hands-on experience in ancient wood crafting led by expert woodland craftsman Maurice Pyle.

Craft a Catapult

Date

24th – 26th Feb 2025

Experience the power of Roman artillery at the Roman Army Museum! Create your own version of a Roman scorpion catapult. How far can you fire it?

Teddy Bears Picnic

Date

12th – 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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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

22nd Jul – 19th Aug 2025

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

24th Jul – 21st Aug 2025

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?

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.