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So it is a credit to the museum that they have managed to put together a display of Verulamium that enables us to get an excellent insight into the town and it's way of life. |
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The galleries include :
The main gallery in particular shows two fine intact mosaics. The gallery has a large open area and on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month, Legion XIIII are on guard and give demonstrations and talks on Roman military life. The museum has managed to achieve a fine balance in having exhibits that are of interest to both adults and children alike. This is also reflected in the museum's shop where there is a variety of material to suit all ages. |
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This is a fascinating film, as it shows how archaeologists worked alongside other experts to piece together his probable position in society, his lifestyle, age and why he was buried in such an ornate lead coffin. On the display behind the exhibit, is a painstakingly detailed recreation of his perceived appearance. The Postumus video has won 2 awards:
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Shown here is a recreation of a kitchen scene in a Roman home |
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For prebooked groups. a guided tour of the laboratory and storage areas can be arranged (See below) Phil Carter of Verulamium Museum restoring a Roman pot |
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On the second weekend of each month, a local society known as Legion XIIII occupy the galleries. Here soldiers dressed in full Roman uniform and carrying reconstructions of authentic Roman weapons, are on hand to explain their roles to visitors. In the main gallery, there is also a demonstration of an aspect of Roman military life. Visitors attending these demonstrations are often persuaded to take part by imposing looking Roman soldiers! The soldier who usually gives the demonstrations is Gaius Allius who holds the rank of Optio and has been giving the Saturday displays since 1990. |
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10:00am - 5:30pm (Last admission :is 5.00pm every day) Verulamium Museum Tel : 44(0) 1727 751810 Website : www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Monday - Saturday
2:00pm - 5:30pm
The prices quoted on this page are correct : May 20116
(2 adults + 2 children)
St. Michaels Street
St. Albans
Herts.
AL3 4SW
For bookings please call
for their help in constructing this page
All photographs used © Verulamium museum