Verulamium Museum

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4.5

( 8 reviews )

Art Galleries, Museums, Science Museums

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St Michael's St, St Albans AL3 4SW, United Kingdom +44 1727-751-810

Verulamium Museum is a renowned cultural landmark located in St Albans, UK. The museum offers a rich and immersive experience for visitors, showcasing the fascinating history of Verulamium, the third largest city in Roman Britain. With its extensive collection of over 2,000 artefacts, including mosaics, coins, and Roman theatre relics, the museum presents a comprehensive narrative of the city's past. Visitors can explore the excavated remains of the ancient city and gain insight into daily life during the Roman era. Additionally, the museum boasts a well-stocked gift shop where visitors can find unique souvenirs and historical literature. As a significant educational institution, Verulamium Museum provides an enriching experience for all, whether they are history enthusiasts or curious individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of ancient civilizations.

Amenities and More

Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Toilets
- Restaurant
Children
- Good for kids

Reviews

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Shane laclair

March 22, 2024

I went with my daughter and 8 year old grandson as he's been studying the Romans at school. It is easy to find and parking is good. There are lots of very interesting exhibits from coins to mosaics and skeletons. It is very interactive and there is something interesting to do for children from 2- 92 (drawing, coin rubbing, try making a mosaic and many other things). It was half term so I suspect there was even more stuff than usual. There were only a couple of members of staff around but they very engaged and knowledgeable again with all age groups. Once you've looked around inside, it is worth visiting the Roman theatre and new excavations which are outside and just across the road. A very well thought out and interesting museum and tickets are a very affordable. The toilets outside were a bit basic and actually one was quite dirty, but that's more down to how customers behave than the museum. Well worth a visit. Plenty of places, benches etc outside to have a picnic too.

Lourdes machorro

March 22, 2024

We attended here for a school trip and it was surprisingly interesting. We learned about the origins of St Alban's and saw various Roman artifacts. We mainly stayed in the Museum area but there were various other sections to visit. There is also a playground for the kids to enjoy. My kid asked to go again, so I'll probably be returning with the other two as well.

Richard starr

March 22, 2024

Fascinating insight into the Roman world literally under our feet. Great for adults and children alike. Some amazing items on display. Definitely worth a visit. Also, the Roman theatre was really interesting.

Phillip eddy

March 22, 2024

Went on a school trip. Well laid out, basement floor with lift access for toilets and Childrens pegs for bags. Shop at the front on the entrance. Discounts for residents and free access for carers. So many artefacts and the mosaics are breathtaking! Well worth a visit to see them. Staff are amazing, super friendly, attentive and asking if my autistic son needed any further support. Workshops for the school kids really entertaining, dress ups and guessing games. Walk across the park to see the stunning mosaic with free entry. Another short stroll from the museum is a playground and cafe! Closed on Sundays Time we spend at the museum (2 hours) 1 hour at the workshop and other hour looking around.

Sam lerner

March 22, 2024

We loved the exhibits and enjoyed our time there. It was good for our daughter who had been learning about it at school. There were quite a few school children who were on a school visit but their teachers controlled them well.

Cheryl cunningham

March 22, 2024

It is an amazing experience for immersing in Roman Britain because the museum is showing you aspects of every detail of everyday life in Verulamium, the ancient name of St. Albans. Do not miss the drawers under the showcases if you want to have a closer look to some artifacts.

Anna mase

March 22, 2024

Great place to visit with family,friends etc. The museum has great information about the Romans and their life in St Albans. The tickets are affordable and if you're local, you pay even less. You need to pay for parking but there's a splash park, a cafe, a massive green space and a hypocaust that you can visit for free.

Jay three

March 22, 2024

Adults are now £8 (but only £6 if you book it online on their website) as a history buff, this really was a museum I’ve been looking forward to. They have displays of original artifacts ,skeletons, and some of the most stunning original mosaics in Europe. It’s extremely detailed, educational, and fabulously catalogued; including drawers, that you can personally roll out and see things that are not set up on the countertop. The videos are informative and I learn things that I didn’t already know; which is awesome. I actually learned a lot in there. What I was looking forward to seeing is the fashion of the women; the statues ,the art , the clay. I really appreciated seeing a lot of things like fabrics pins and needles and brooches and jewelry. One of my favorite parts is the coin 🪙 collection! It’s very impressive and well presented. The wall art that the ancients did were impressive with aesthetics . The lead coffin ⚰️ , is one of the finest specimens of its kind in the world. Some truly original stuff to see here that you will never see in the rest of the world.! And BTW, it’s an award winning museum. In a beautiful surroundings of flowering trees, gardens, and a gorgeous ancient park land.