Explore Lancashire's only dedicated Roman antiquities museum housed in a picturesque village, featuring artifacts from the ancient cavalry fort of Bremetenacum Veteranorum.

Ribchester Museum of Roman Antiquities is Lancashire's premier destination for discovering the fascinating history of Roman Britain. Located in the charming village of Ribchester on the banks of the River Ribble, the museum showcases an impressive collection of artifacts from the Roman cavalry fort and settlement known as Bremetenacum Veteranorum. The museum features striking, informative and modern displays throughout its expanded facilities, including fascinating objects from archaeological excavations. The venue is highly regarded as an educational resource for schools and conducts numerous activities for children throughout the year, making it ideal for family visits. The museum also hosts an annual weekend-long Roman festival held on the village playing fields, as well as metal detector experience days that bring history to life for visitors of all ages. With regular opening hours Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00 and Saturday to Sunday 12:00-17:00, families can explore both the indoor exhibition spaces and outdoor grounds. The museum's commitment to accessibility and education ensures visitors from ages 0+ can enjoy and learn from this rich historical resource. As a registered charity, the museum continues to preserve and share the remarkable Roman heritage of this historically significant location.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Steve G

a month ago

Love a small local museum & this one doesn't disappoint... it's a 20/30 min visit but you get a fab insight to the village from prehistory up to Roman & beyond

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Gordon Higgs

2 months ago

Great little museum about the Roman history of Ribchester. Very informative and there's also a ruined bath house just a few minutes walk away. Bargain at only £4.

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Victoria

4 months ago

Friendly and welcoming. Interesting artifacts. The nearby Roman ruins are great to see too

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Thomas Robinson

7 months ago

Great little museum, defo worth the £4 entry, amazing insight into roman life 2000 years ago, staff very friendly

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SoaringHighChris

4 years ago

Despite its' small size, the museum is well worth a visit if you are interested in history / Roman Britain. Friendly, helpful staff are available should you have any questions, and the Roman finds in the museum are supplemented by actual (outdoor) remains of the Roman presence in Ribchester (the Roman Fort Granaries, plus a Roman Bath House nearby). The admission fee is a nominal £4.0 for Adults (March 2022), and there are toilets here - but no refreshments (- there are pubs with grub nearby).

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026