Roman Army Museum
A museum beside the Magna fort that uses 3D film and replica kit to show how Roman soldiers lived on the empire's frontier.
The Roman Army Museum, run by the Vindolanda Trust, stands beside the Roman fort ruins at Carvoran (Magna). Through original artifacts, replica armour and multimedia displays, it covers how Roman soldiers were recruited, trained and lived day to day. The 3D film "Edge of Empire" presents the whole length of Hadrian's Wall from a bird's-eye view, making it a good choice for families. You can buy a combined ticket with Vindolanda, and the Walltown Crags section of the wall is nearby, so the two can easily be visited in one day.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Thirlwall Castle
- Walltown Crags
- Cawfields Quarry
- Birdoswald Roman Fort
- The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre
- Steel Rigg & Crag Lough
- Sycamore Gap
- Vindolanda