Experience the edge of empire

Open Thursday- Sunday (10:00-17:00) during November & December

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Roman Army Museum Highlights

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

A young boy dressed in a Roman soldier costume, including a helmet, cape, and shield, stands next to a large teddy bear dressed as a Roman emperor seated on a throne.

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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Magna Excavations

The Magna Excavations are part of a five-year project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and will continue until 2027. Find out about what’s involved, how to participate and when you can see the digging taking place.

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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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Every Visit Makes a Difference

At the Roman Army Museum, we’re embracing regenerative tourism with an approach that goes beyond sustainability.

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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

Christmas Unwrapped: Past, Present & Future

Date

21st Nov – 20th Dec 2026

Family Activities

Travel from Roman Saturnalia to the Christmas of the future. Make sustainable crafts and follow our festive trail at the Roman Army Museum.

Hadrian’s Wall Live!

Date

Tuesday, 24th Nov 2026, 9:30

Online

Join Hadrian’s Wall Learning and Engagement Forum for a day of virtual activities themed around Hadrian’s Wall.