The Ribchester Roman Museum is Lancashire’s only dedicated Roman antiquities museum. Come and explore the fascinating ancient Roman history of this picturesque village on the banks of the river Ribble that was once the Roman cavalry fort and settlement of Bremetenacum Veteranorum.
We are in high demand as an educational resource for schools – see our schools page for details – and conduct a number of activities for children throughout the year.
- Museum Christmas Opening 2024The Museum will be open during the Christmas holidays between 11.00am and 5.00pm (12.00pm and 5.00pm on Saturdays and Sundays) on the following days: Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th December – Museum Closed Friday 27th – Monday 30th December – Museum Open Tuesday 31st December– Wednesday 1st January 2025 Museum Closed Thursday 2nd – Normal hours resumed
- Roman Activity DaysMonday 21st October 2024 10.30am-3.30pm (drop in) For children 5-10 years (must be accompanied by an adult) Admission charges apply
- Museum Open DailyMonday – Friday 10.00 – 17.00 Saturday – Sunday 12.00 – 17.00
The Ribchester ‘cavalry sports’ (Hippika gymnasia / ἱππικὰ γυμνάσια) helmet. Originally gilded or silvered, these helmets were worn for show by skilled riders during the ‘hippika gymnasia’ cavalry show exercises which were ritualised tournaments in which Roman cavalry practiced and demonstrated their skills. The original is now in the British Museum with a replica on show in this museum.
