The Novium Museum

The Novium Museum Chichester District's award-winning museum, uncovering 500,000 years of history through an extraordinary collection of artefacts.

Explore exhibitions, events and learning for all ages in our contemporary building above a Roman bath house. Opening times:

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 16:30
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

Don't miss your last chance to see 'Every Step of the Way' at The Novium Museum Created as part of a collaborative proje...
29/05/2026

Don't miss your last chance to see 'Every Step of the Way' at The Novium Museum

Created as part of a collaborative project celebrating the 100-mile South Downs Way, the exhibition brings together artwork inspired by the trail.

The exhibition also features archaeological objects from The Novium Museum's collections, helping to tell the story of the South Downs through both art and heritage.

If you haven't visited yet, tomorrow (Saturday 30 May) is your final opportunity.

The Novium Museum is open from 10am - 5pm, and admission to 'Every Step of the Way' is free.

Find out more: https://www.thenovium.org/everystep

Wow, what a day we had yesterday for Roman Re-enactment Day!Thank you to everyone who joined us in Priory Park for a day...
29/05/2026

Wow, what a day we had yesterday for Roman Re-enactment Day!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Priory Park for a day packed with live demonstrations, talks and family activities.

The sun was shining as leading re-enactment group Legio Secunda Augusta showed the crowds how Romans lived, fought and trained.

Families enjoyed sessions on the Roman military, crime and punishment, slavery and gladiator fighting, with plenty of enthusiastic young volunteers keen to take part in the interactive demonstrations.

A huge thank you to Red Fox Historical Archery, Fishbourne Roman Palace and South East Archaeology for running activities throughout the day, and to Woody's Wood-Fired Pizza, Karma Coffee and Fenwick's Café for keeping everyone fed and refreshed 🍕🥤

Roman Re-enactment Day is always one of the highlights of Chichester Roman Week, and it was brilliant to see so many people getting involved and enjoying the day. Thank you for being part of it.

📣 Roman Re-enactment Day returns to Priory Park, Chichester, TOMORROW - Thursday 28 May 2026, 10.30am - 4pm!It's set to ...
27/05/2026

📣 Roman Re-enactment Day returns to Priory Park, Chichester, TOMORROW - Thursday 28 May 2026, 10.30am - 4pm!

It's set to be another gloriously sunny day in Chichester, so we hope you'll join us for what promises to be another fantastic instalment of this free, family-friendly event in the park ☀️

If you're joining us, please come prepared for the hot weather with plenty of suncream, water and a hat.

Find out more about Roman Re-enactment Day here: https://www.thenovium.org/reenactment?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=roman_week_2026

If you need a break from the scorching heat this afternoon, why not pop in to The Novium Museum for our Roman Highlights...
26/05/2026

If you need a break from the scorching heat this afternoon, why not pop in to The Novium Museum for our Roman Highlights Tour? 👀

Explore Roman Chichester through a guided tour of our ground floor gallery.

See the remains of Chichester’s Roman bath house beneath the museum, alongside a range of Roman objects discovered locally, including a rare example of a Roman coffin, and hear the stories behind them.

🗓️ Tuesday 26 May 2026
⏰ 2pm - 3pm
📍 The Novium Museum, PO19 1QH
🎟️ Free - no need to book, just drop in!

Find out more: https://www.thenovium.org/romanweek/talks-tours-walks?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=roman_week_2026

Don't miss your last chance to book tickets for the first evening talk of Chichester Roman Week 2026 - taking place TONI...
26/05/2026

Don't miss your last chance to book tickets for the first evening talk of Chichester Roman Week 2026 - taking place TONIGHT at The Novium Museum!

Dr Jaime Kaminski of Sussex Archaeological Society will be joining us to explore the Roman gladius, one of the ancient world's most recognisable weapons.

Dr Kaminski will discuss the origins, design and evolution of the weapon, with reference to case studies of gladii in UK collections - including the Chapel Street gladius, cared for by The Novium Museum.

🗓️ Tuesday 26 May 2026
⏰ 6pm
🎟️ £8 per person - booking essential!

Book tickets: https://shop.thenovium.org/collections/roman-week/products/the-gladius-an-evening-talk-with-dr-jaime-kaminski?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=roman_week_2026

Planning your half term diary? Here’s a little reminder of just some of the family-friendly events and activities happen...
21/05/2026

Planning your half term diary? Here’s a little reminder of just some of the family-friendly events and activities happening this May half term for Chichester Roman Week 🤩

Spaces are limited and booking is essential for many of these events, so visit our website to browse the full programme and book tickets.

Book tickets here: https://f.mtr.cool/bqmkkvhoio

18/05/2026

The countdown has begun - there’s less than a week to go until our Elmer Day celebrations at The Novium Museum! 🎉

Join us on Saturday 23 May for a colourful day inspired by everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant, with face painting, storytelling, arts and crafts… and of course, a chance to enjoy our new exhibition, ‘Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee’ 😍

It’s a fantastic way to celebrate Elmer Day and spend time together this May half term.

👉 Find out more and book tickets: https://www.thenovium.org/elmer-day

Address

Tower Street
Chichester
PO191QH

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441243775888

Website

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