Roman Museum Canterbury Kent England

The Romans were here and here are some finds from their life in southeastern England. This post is about the Roman Museum in Canterbury, which is in the traditional county of Kent, England.

It's close to Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey.

The Roman Museum in Canterbury offers a glimpse of Roman life in the area during their occupation of the island province they called Britannia. The Romans occupied a large part of Britain for nearly 400 years (43 to 410). The image above is an artists view of Canterbury c 150.

Models suggest what Romans may have looked like and offer a glimpse into Roman life.

Soldier

Roman hairdresser

Cooking

Locals have found Roman Samina ware or bowls called pudding pan pots in nearby Whitstable  and Hern Bay. They may have come from a shipwreck.

Samina ware

A mosaic was found beneath a nearby city street.

Several objects reveal their artistry and skills in creating practical objects.

Roman pottery

Roman bronze ewer

Roman balsamarium ( oil container)

Glass flask

Objects from Roman bath

Roman ear scoop & tweezers

Roman pins

Golden Magic Amulet 100s

Roman nails

An artist's impression of a later view of Canterbury- 300s

About the Museum

Location:  The museum is centrally located in Canterbury on Butchery Lane

Times: I visited in May 2023, like most museums, it was open 10 - 5

Fees: There was an admission fee

It wasn't crowded but a large group of school children were present--it is a family friendly place.

Toilet: Yes

Accessible: See the website

Photos: Photography is permitted without flash. However, the lighting of objects in glass cases interferes with getting great pictures. However, I hope you get some idea of the interesting artefacts from my sample above.

See the Canterbury Roman Museum website for details including a FREE audio tour guide available for iPhone and Android.

Overall, I recommend the museum to anyone visiting Canterbury. It does not take long to see the highlights.

Google Map - as you can see, the Roman Museum is near Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey.

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