Verulamium Museum
Museum of everyday life in Roman Britain beside Verulamium Park in St Albans, with Roman mosaics and finds from the city.
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About the museum
Verulamium Museum stands on the site of the forum of the walled Roman city of Verulamium, next to Verulamium Park in St Albans. The museum tells the story of the Iron Age and Roman periods in and around the city. It grew out of the large excavations led by Mortimer and Tessa Wheeler in the 1930s.
The museum was extended in 1996 and 1997, and archaeologists excavated the site during the building work. Its collections show everyday life in Roman Britain, with finds from the city and several mosaics. A reconstructed inscription from the Verulamium forum is one of its best-known objects.
The museum is run by St Albans Museums, part of St Albans City and District Council, and is an accredited museum. The Roman hypocaust, a separate building in Verulamium Park with an in-situ mosaic, can be visited free of charge in the same area.
Highlights
- Museum of everyday life in Roman Britain
- Roman mosaics from the city of Verulamium
- Reconstructed inscription from the Verulamium forum
- Hands-on discovery areas and dressing-up on weekends
- Weekend gallery talks included with admission
- Free Roman hypocaust nearby in Verulamium Park
Permanent exhibition
- Roman Britain galleries – The main gallery shows mosaics and objects from the Roman city of Verulamium that illustrate everyday life in Roman Britain.
- Operated by
- St Albans Museums
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | £6Over 60s and students with ID |
| Children & teens | £5free up to age 4 · Children under 16; children under 5 are free. |
| Seniors | £6Concession for people aged 60 and over. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Companions are free. |
| Students & apprentices | £6Student ID is required. |
| Groups (16+ people) | £5 per personPer person for groups of more than 15; £4 for St Albans residents. |
| Families | £23Two adults and two children, or one adult and up to four children. |
| Adult (St Albans resident) | £8 |
| Child under 16 (St Albans resident) | £4 |
| Family (St Albans resident) | £18 |
| Concession (St Albans resident) | £5 |
Tickets can be bought online or at the welcome desk. Online tickets are allocated in half-day slots (10:00 to 13:00 and 13:00 to 16:00) but are valid at any time on the booked day. Paid tickets bought from 31 July 2026 include an Annual Pass at no extra cost. National Art Pass holders enter free, and Hertfordshire families receiving free school meals can use the Herts Card for £1 entry in school holidays. The Roman hypocaust nearby is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The entrance, shop and galleries are on one level. The entrance doors open automatically on the way in and with a push button on the way out. A sloped path leads from the car park to the entrance. A lift serves the accessible toilet in the basement. Audio and written guides are available from staff. Assistance and guide dogs are welcome, and there are two disabled parking bays in the car park.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | £23 · Two adults and two children, or one adult and up to four children. |
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Free children’s activity sheets and hands-on discovery areas are available, and dressing-up clothes are offered at weekends and during school holidays. Family tickets are available.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
St Albans is about 20 minutes by train from London St Pancras. The Abbey Flyer runs from Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey station. For buses, the museum refers visitors to Intalink. On foot it is about 20 minutes from the town centre.
By car
Paid parking
A pay-and-display car park with 150 spaces in front of the museum is open 24 hours; payment is by the PayByPhone app (location 802745). Parking is free after 18:30. Westminster Lodge and city centre car parks are alternatives. Car park queries: +44 1727 584023.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum has a shop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Rooms and the museum can be hired for events; enquiries go through St Albans Museums.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Gallery talks on rotating topics take place at 14:30 at weekends and are included with admission. Personalised tours for groups are available, some with handling of artefacts. Group bookings: museumbookings@stalbans.gov.uk or +44 1727 638621. |
