We were pleasantly surprised with this museum. They have certainly given the second largest Roman city a very good presentation - well worth the money for the Roman remains alone - especially the mosaics! The prehistoric period (usually a bit boring) is also well done. A modern museum with lots of exhibits presented very well. Great for children looking for Romans in particular!

Fascinating museum. The exhibits are laid out in chronological order from the Stone Age through to the modern age. The Roman Period has the most exhibits but this is only to be expected seeing the Cirencester (Corinium) was the capital of Britannia during one period of the Raman occupation and was there was also a legionary fortress there.

A must for any visit to Cirencester. So many historic pieces. The mosaics are just amazing. Imagine seeing that in situ in all its glory. The reconstruction of the Roman ‘lounge’ is so fascinating. It could be today. Padded two seater, chair, ‘coffee’ table and ornately painted walls. You just expect a Roman to pop in! There is so much to see and do and activities for children. The array of artefacts is amazing. You cannot help but think who made it, who lost it, when was it last held before being retrieved? The story is really relayed as you walk around. It’s not just Roman history. The Saxon burial exhibit is very surreal. You could imagine standing there on the actual day. You then walk through time including the Civil War all illustrated, including more artefacts and text explanation. There is so much to see I would thoroughly recommend a visit.

I am in my midlife and despite not living that far from Cirencester I have never visited this museum. I wanted to learn more about the Roman settlement here and a friend directed me to try the museum.. The joy of this museum is that it is presented in chronological order and takes you right back to the beginning of prehistoric times and brings you all the way through the ages up to modern Britain. I love a well curated museum that's easy to follow and doesn't jump around from one era to another. The addition of an audioguide assisted our visit and I was really surprised by the quantity of exhibits and how much history sits within a few miles of this Roman town. The extent of the historic exhibits was worth the entrance fee and the couple of hours we spent there. I left with such a greater appreciation of the history that surrounds me.

I visited with my husband earlier this week on Monday at about 1130am. I asked at the reception if there was a discount for disabled, and was told that a carer can accompany a disabled person for free. I offered to provide proof of my disability which I had copied on my phone but that was not needed. I paid £7.40 for myself and my carer. It's a lovely museum on two levels showing beautiful mosaics, jewellery, earthenware and shields etc of the last 2000 years in the area. There was a lift so the second floor could be accessed and a WC.

We were so impressed with the whole vistor experience, the museum is beautifully maintained and the lay out excellent, the artefacts were superb so much more than we expected especially the mosaics. We were there much longer than expected and took a break half way round to have lunch in the very nice cafe. We also recommend the 10 minute walk to the amphitheatre which is very well laid out with information boards.

We wanted to do something before our sons wing walk that afternoon and decided to go to the museum. Been to various museums all over the world, due to travelling the world and living in NZ and Australia, this is one best my husband and I have been to. Staff are really friendly and helpful, the mosaics are stunning (view from first floor for a different angle), found out lots of things about the Romans that we had not come across before. You can use the ticket to re-enter the same day, if you want a lunch break. Car Parking in the area is expensive, starting at £1 for 1/2 hour.

This is a must-visit if you're in Cirencester or the Cotswolds. It's a small museum but beautifully laid out. The highlight is the stunning Roman mosaics but there are also thousands of artefacts on display. The focus on Roman Cirencester is good but the museum also tells the story of the area outside that period. Do ask the museum volunteers about the exhibits - they are very knowledgeable and very willing to share that knowledge with visitors.

It took two visits, the first with a local resident, to fully appreciate the depth and extent of the museum’s collection. The mosaic floors of two Roman villas are the highlight of the collection. Amazing condition with the detail explained in depth. It is child friendly with several interactive exhibits. For us adults the second floor has, among other exhibits, 5 Roman headstones in good condition but what’s makes headstones fascinating is the voice over of the deceased talking about their Roman life. This former Roman city of Corinium ruled the western part of GB and was larger in populace than the current town of Cirencester. There is indication it was also a military base.

We finally managed a visit today and we weren’t disappointed. Friendly and welcoming reception staff. A lovely well laid out museum stuffed with amazing artefacts and impressive mosaics. The interactive parts for kids were great. My son (8) liked the mosaic making part and jigsaw plus the round house. He even tried the dress up clothes in which he wouldn’t usually. The toilets were clean and the access to the lovely cafe was perfect. Definitely worth a visit.