For more than twenty miles down the coast of the Solway in north-west Cumbria...
Dramatically sited on the cliffs overlooking the Solway Firth, this award winning Museum is next to a Roman fort probably founded on the orders of the emperor Trajan, and then rebuilt during the reign of Hadrian, nearly two thousand years ago. More →
MARYPORT ROMAN FESTIVAL
17 JUL - 30 AUG 2010
Events and activities for all the family at our annual Roman Festival in this wonderful setting overlooking the Solway. Visitors can explore the site of the Roman fort, civil settlement, milefortlets and towers with volunteer Hadrian’s Wall guides. More →
THE COLLECTION
The collection was started in 1570 by John Senhouse, Lord of the Manor of Ellenborough. He collected inscribed stones from the Roman fort and civilian town lying along the coastal ridge above the Manor House and set them within the walls of the family mansion Alneburgh Hall... More →
MARYPORT & RUFFENHOFEN
The Roman empire was one of the greatest states that the world has known. It existed in some form for over 2.000 years, from the traditional date of the foundation of Rome in 753 BC to the fall of Constantinople in AD 1453. Even today, the Roman empire fires the imagination.... More →
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
When you are thinking of booking a school visit we recommend that you arrange to visit the museum on your own to discuss your individual requirements and to undertake your own risk assessment. Just telephone 01900 816168 to book an appointment... More →