The Roman Army Museum

The Roman army comes to life in this spacious indoor museum. Interactive displays, replica and real artefacts tell the story of life on the Roman Frontier. Your group can discover fun and interesting facts about the Romans and their life at Magna (Fort next to the museum). Our award winning 3D film – “Edge of Empire - the Eagle's Eye – the edge of empire” transports you back in time

New for 2012: Enter the Roman Classroom for lessons in geography, Latin, maths and morals taught by our holographic Roman teacher.

See Emperor Hadrians Astonishing Military vision brought to life -

Gallery 1 - the role of the army in the Roman Empire. Watch the Empire expand and contract, learn more about the strength and variety of different types of soldier, look at real Roman artifacts from Vindolanda including the only Roman helmet crest ever to be discovered, listen to the recruiting officer and decide whether to join up.

Now take a time line walk into Gallery 2 where the main room is devoted to Hadrian’s Wall with a spectacular image banner of truly monumental proportions. A side room highlights the successful invasion and occupation of Britain by the Romans and leads to the 3D film theatre. The 3D film gives an aerial view of the Wall as it is today then transports you back nearly 2000 years to Roman times for a truly memorable time travel experience.

You now have time to visit Hadrian and find out more about his life from boyhood to Emperor and frontier builder before entering Gallery 3 where the daily life of the multi-cultural army on the Wall awaits.

“Edge of Empire - the Eagle's Eye' 3D film

See for yourself in incredible 3D 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!

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