The Novium Museum
A city museum built over the remains of a Roman bathhouse, where you can see underground bath ruins and two thousand years of Chichester's history.
The museum opened in 2012, and its name comes from Noviomagus, the Roman name for the city. On the ground floor, the foundations and hot-water pools of a 1st-century Roman public bathhouse are preserved in situ. Upstairs, the museum displays Roman gravestones, medieval artifacts, and exhibits on how the city has changed. From the top-floor windows you can see the cathedral directly. Since 2023 admission has been free (check the official website for details), and the museum is often closed on Sundays and Mmondays. It is located on Tower Street, northwest of the cathedral, a 3-minute walk away. It pairs well with Fishbourne Roman Palace for learning about the Roman period.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 10am–4pm (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Chichester Cathedral
- Chichester Cross
- Bishop's Palace Gardens
- Pallant House Gallery
- Chichester Festival Theatre
- Chichester City Walls Walk
- Chichester Ship Canal
- Fishbourne Roman Palace