Corinium Museum, Archaeological museum in Cirencester, Cotswold, United Kingdom.
The Corinium Museum is an archaeological museum in Cirencester and displays over one million objects from different periods of local history. The galleries present findings from ancient times through to modern periods in organized exhibition spaces.
The museum opened in 1938 to display artifacts from Roman times, when Corinium was the second largest Roman settlement in Britain. It was created to preserve the importance of this historical place for the public.
The collection displays Roman mosaics, Anglo-Saxon grave goods, and medieval sculptures that tell the story of different peoples who lived in the region across centuries. Visitors can see how daily life, beliefs, and artistic tastes changed through these objects.
The museum is open daily with longer hours during summer months and shorter hours during winter season. It is easy to reach and offers suitable spaces for different visitor groups.
The museum holds about 90 Roman mosaics, the largest collection outside London. These valuable floor pieces show the artistic skill and wealth of the Roman inhabitants of this region.
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