National Roman Legion Museum

A man dressed as a Roman soldier outside the museum

Step back in time at the National Roman Legion Museum and explore life in a far-flung outpost of the mighty Roman Empire.

What's Here

Daily Admission

Book your free admission ticket.

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Location

Caerleon, Nr Newport 
NP18 1AE

Map & How to Get Here

Opening Hours

10am - 5pm

Plan Your Visit

Notice: Improvements at the Museum

We’re making improvements at the museum, so you may notice some changes during your visit. Please check the Plan your Visit page for more information.

What's On

Children running from a Roman soldier in a garden setting.

Roman Bootcamp

  30 March, 1, 3, 6, 8 & 10 April 2026, 10.30am-11.30am, 11.30am -12.30pm, 1.30pm-2.30pm & 2.30pm-3.30pm
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Animal of the Gods Object

Animals of the Gods

  27 November 2025 – 25 July 2026
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Young boy wearing a Roman helmet.

Quiet Days at the National Roman Legion Museum

  26 April, 24 May & 21 June 2026, 10am-4pm
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A group of people are standing within Roman ruins, there's man standing on top of the ruins with his arms spread out, below him there's a group of people facing a man dressed as a roman with a red cloak

Walking with Romans

  Multiple dates from April to July, 1hr
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Features

Art in the Amphitheatre

Be inspired by the amazing Roman amphitheatre. The Roman Caerleon Partnership are calling artists to join them for a mass art event.

Roman Medicine

Romans used plants to treat ill health, disease, and other human complaints. Look-up the treatments and explore the plants growing in the garden at National Roman Legion Museum.

Virtual Workshops for Schools

Connect your class with Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales for a free live interactive workshop.

Learn

Be inspired, get creative and develop skills. We can use Wales’s collections and our museum settings to learn together.

Learn at National Roman Legion Museum

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