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Roman Army Museum, Hexham

4.6
#2 of 8 in Museums in Hexham
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Relive what life was like in Emperor Hadrian's army on the edge of the British frontier at Roman Army Museum. View reconstructions and interpretations of daily life in a Roman army. Discover artifacts excavated from Hadrian's Wall, including the only Roman helmet crest ever discovered. Watch a museum-exclusive 3-D movie to learn more about the Roman military's accomplishments in Britain. PutRoman Army Museum into our Hexham online road trip planner and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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  • By Brian G
    A pleasant couple of hours here. Had to book in advance to visit and select a time. Very easy to do on their website. The exhibitions are well laid out. Plenty to see. There are also films to see.  more »
  • By MilesLl
    The 3D movie is outstanding as is the ‘roman class room’. Loads to see and explore and the location is perfect to walk 500m round the corner to go up and explore some stunning parts of the intact...  more »
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  • By Edd Tully
    OK for a day out if your interested in history, take your own food cafe expensive.
  • By Jade Russell
    Amazing shame the weather was so awful will be back on a sunnier day
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