Name: Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort
Rating: 5.0

Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort

Roman Army Museum, Roman Army Museum, Greenhead, Brampton, UK

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The Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort is an immersive attraction that brings the life of a Roman soldier to life. Located near Hadrian’s Wall, it offers a mix of history, interactive exhibits, and archaeological discovery. It is ideal for visitors interested in Roman history and engaging learning experiences.

Visitors can explore three galleries covering the Roman Army, empire, and daily life on the frontier, along with full-scale replicas and artefacts. Activities include watching the “Edge of Empire” film, experiencing a holographic Roman classroom, learning through audio-visual displays, and exploring Magna Fort with guided tours and live excavations. The museum also features interactive exhibits, replica weapons and armour, and immersive storytelling about Roman life.

Ticket prices are £11.00 for adults, £6.50 for children, and £30.00 for families, with saver tickets for both this site and nearby Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum priced at £22.00 for adults, £12.00 for children, and £55.00 for families.

The experience offers a dynamic and educational journey into Roman military life. With its immersive exhibits and real archaeological site, it provides both entertainment and learning. It is a great place to explore history, discover ancient stories, and experience life on the Roman frontier.

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The Galleries: The galleries at the Roman Army Museum tell the story of the Roman soldier from a general empire wide perspective through to daily life on the frontier. The galleries are highlighted with objects from Vindolanda’s collection and full-scale replicas. In the Roman Army and it's Empire gallery learn about the structure of the Roman Army and the expansion of the empire through audio visual displays. Head to the recruitment tent where Centurion Africanus tries to persuade you to join up to the Roman Army. In gallery two, you can visit the Hadrian room and find out about the man himself and see a large commissioned artwork, in Roman style, of the conquering and building of the Wall.
Object and replica highlights: The objects at the museum have been chosen to help tell the story of life on the frontier. They include some unique and amazing artefacts which help us to understand aspects of Roman life. Highlights include the only surviving helmet crest made of delicate hair moss, the Quintus Sollonius phalera (silver, gilt and base metal brooch with relief decoration) and the archers thumb guard. Life size replicas are used throughout the museum as well. These help to illustrate to visitors the scale of some aspects of Roman life. In the training room you can see not only replica armour and weapons but also a scorpio minor and a manuballista, both types of Roman artillery.
Immerse yourself!: In 20 rich immersive minutes you will soar like an eagle across the majestic Northumberland landscape, over Hadrian’s Wall and through a thousand years of history. See for yourself in incredible high definition detail what life was like on the wall for our ambitious soldier ‘Aquila’, what it took to rise through the ranks and why many didn’t make it! Battle and boredom - an intoxicating mix of emotions for those tasked with defending Hadrian’s honour!
Back to school - Roman Style: Our fabulous education room is an action packed Roman classroom where you can interact with our Roman teacher Velius Longus who will emerge from the past, via a hologram, complete with his remarkable magic blackboard and give an entertaining lesson where you will learn Latin, maths and morals!
Magna Roman Fort: Behind the Roman Army Museum is the Roman Fort of Magna you can learn more about this fascinating Roman site by joining one of our free guided tours. The site of Magna is currently being excavated and visitors to the museum can visit the excavation area.

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Food & Drinks: Cafe available.
Toilets: Toilet available.

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Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort

Adult: £11.00
Child: £6.50
Family: £30.00

Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum (Nearby Venue)

Adult: £16.00
Child: £7.50
Family: £40.00

Saver Ticket Both Sites

Adult: £22.00
Child: £12.00
Family: £55.00

Pricing URL: https://www.vindolanda.com/tickets

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Roman Vindolanda & Roman Army Museum are open 7 days a week 9:30am - 5:30pm

Address: Roman Army Museum, Roman Army Museum, Greenhead, Brampton, UK

Post Code: CA8 7JB

Council: Northumberland

County: Northumberland

By Car: A69 - leave following signs for Roman Army Museum (near village of Greenhead). Circa 20 miles from Hexham, Circa 42 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (A1), Circa 28 Miles from Carlisle (M6). Alternative Scenic Route: Roman Army Museum can also be reached from the B6318. If you are using at Sat Nav, please use CA8 7JB as our postcode, however, please use the road signs to The Roman Army Museum when you are in the local area to take you to our main entrance.
By Bus: Local Bus - Newcastle - Carlisle (via Haltwhistle and Hexham) (685/85) nearest stop at Greenhead or connect to Hadrian's Wall Bus at Hexham or Haltwhistle. Hadrian's Wall Bus also travels from Newcastle to Carlisle stopping at sites along the Wall.
By Train: The nearest rail station is Haltwhistle. Connections can be made from Carlisle in the West and at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the East.