Corinium Museum, Cirencester

Cotswold District Council is holding an 'after hours' opportunity to view the Corinium Museum and its collections at 6.30pm on Thursday, June 9th.

Participants will be offered a glass of wine, then shown to the purpose-built lecture theatre for an illustrated talk by Museums Service Manager Dr John Paddock on the Anglo-Saxon finds from Butler's Field, Lechlade.
The lecture will include the fascinating story of the reconstruction of Mrs Getty, the Anglo Saxon 'princess' so nicknamed by the archaeologists who discovered her grave at Butler's Field. Mrs Getty was buried with more than 500 symbols of her incredible wealth - including gilt bronze brooches, amber beads, silver rings and an ivory purse ring.

You will then be given time to tour the museum - including its amazing collection of Roman artefacts and mosaics.
* The cost per ticket is £7.50
* Booking is essential by telephoning the Museum on 01285 655611.

(The museum usually closes at 5pm so this is an opportunity for individuals to look round within a limited party. Normally, you have to make a group booking to do this).

For more details about the Corinium Museum, visit our Corinium Museum page