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Verulamium Museum -<br>The Museum Of Everyday Life In Roman Brit, St Albans

Verulamium Museum -
The Museum Of Everyday Life In Roman Brit

St Michael's
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 4SW
Tel: +44 (0)1727 751 810

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Verulamiuim was the third largest town in Roman occupied Britain and the Museum tells the story of everyday life in Roman Britain.

Set in 100 acres of parkland near Roman theatre and hypocaust, on the site of one of the major cities in Roman Britain. Recreated Roman rooms, magnificent mosaics and wall plasters, touch screens, video and hands-on discovery areas.

Entrance from the car park is via a rotunda loosely designed to reflect Roman construction techniques. The initial display covers the pre- Roman town of Verlamion and its Iron Age artefacts. There is also a DVD presentation on the history of Verulamium using computerised reconstructions to show the town in its prime. From here the museum is divided into sections. each displaying a different aspect of Roman life in Verulamium. This has meant the museum has retained its structured attitude to the layout of exhibits so that any visitor can take in each section without being overwhelmed by the information on offer.

A short walk from the museum is the site of one of the few true Roman theatres in Britain. It has banked seating facing the stage, with a re-erected stage column. The Theatre was built around AD 130. The site is in private ownership.

Verulamium Museum -<br>The Museum Of Everyday Life In Roman Brit, St Albans

Facilities
Historic House, Tea Room, Car Park, Private Group Tours, School Tours Available,

Opening Times
Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm Sunday 2.00pm - 5.30pm

Last admission 5.00pm

Open all year, except between Christmas and New Year - please check with the museum for details.

Directions
By Car - 10 minutes drive from J21A on M25 or J9, J7 or J6 on M1 Follow signs for St. Albans and Roman Verulamium (Brown s

In case of alteration, please check prices, opening times and any specific important information before booking or visiting

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