Senhouse Roman Museum

Senhouse Roman Museum Roman museum in Maryport, in the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site on the Cumbrian coast.
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The Emperor Vespasian: The Rise of a Dynasty11 previously unseen silver highlighting the rise of the emperor Vespasian...
31/05/2026

The Emperor Vespasian: The Rise of a Dynasty

11 previously unseen silver highlighting the rise of the emperor Vespasian and his dynasty go on show at the Senhouse Museum this week. We're now open from 11am - 5pm every day.

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Volunteer-led guided tour of the Roman fort every Sunday at 2pm until the end of October. Museum visitors can explore th...
31/05/2026

Volunteer-led guided tour of the Roman fort every Sunday at 2pm until the end of October. Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the fort. The tours last 30-45 minutes and are subject to the weather. Dogs are not allowed on the tours (with the exception of registered guide/assistance dogs).

We are grateful to the landowners (Cultura Trust) and their tenant farmers for supporting the tours.

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If you are visiting Maryport this weekend why not discover the town's Roman history? You can see the museum from the har...
24/05/2026

If you are visiting Maryport this weekend why not discover the town's Roman history? You can see the museum from the harbour, we're in the quirky building on the Sea Brows.

The museum has a free car park. Or, if you feel like a challenge, there is an alternative walking route that includes the steps made famous by L.S. Lowry.

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The Five Good EmperorsThis week is your last chance to see our display highlighting the lives of the five ‘good empero...
17/05/2026

The Five Good Emperors

This week is your last chance to see our display highlighting the lives of the five ‘good emperors’ who ruled Rome around the time Roman Maryport was established. From 23 May we will have a new coin display featuring Vespasian and his dynasty.

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Finds liaison Officer Drop InWednesday 13 May, 12 - 2pmThanks to the Portable Antiquities Scheme the Finds Liaison Offic...
07/05/2026

Finds liaison Officer Drop In

Wednesday 13 May, 12 - 2pm

Thanks to the Portable Antiquities Scheme the Finds Liaison Officer for Cumbria will be in the museum to identify and record your finds. Call in for an informal chat between 12 and 2pm.

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Maryport Matters
The Centre West Cumbria

07/05/2026

Thanks Steve. It was lovely talking to you and sharing our fabulous museum and collections.

Monday 4 May. We are open 11am to 5pm. Cumbria Guide Maryport Matters
04/05/2026

Monday 4 May. We are open 11am to 5pm.

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We will be closed on Tuesday 21 April due to a planned power cut. We apologise for any inconvenience.We will be open aga...
20/04/2026

We will be closed on Tuesday 21 April due to a planned power cut. We apologise for any inconvenience.

We will be open again on Wednesday.

Would you be interested in volunteering with us? We’re looking for people to help guide tours around the remains of the ...
07/04/2026

Would you be interested in volunteering with us? We’re looking for people to help guide tours around the remains of the Roman fort in Maryport.

The fort at Alauna was occupied for nearly 300 years by hundreds of Roman soldiers including the intriguingly named First Cohort of Dalmatians and First Cohort of Baetasians. Every Sunday afternoon from the end of May through the summer our guides give tours of the fort which is not normally open to the public. We need volunteers to help with these and possibly other roles within the museum. You would need to be fairly active, the fort site is 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres in old money!), but if you want to enjoy the spectacular views while someone else does the talking then this might be for you! There would also be the opportunity to learn more and guide tours yourself if this is something you’d be interested in.

We wouldn’t ask you to commit to every week, just what you’re comfortable with so if this sounds interesting then get in touch here or via our website www.senhousemuseum.co.uk

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We are open every day, 11am to 5pm from today until the end of October. Easter Egg Hunt for our younger visitors friday ...
01/04/2026

We are open every day, 11am to 5pm from today until the end of October.

Easter Egg Hunt for our younger visitors friday 3 to sunday 12 April.

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The Battery, Sea Brows
Maryport
CA156JD

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+441900816168

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