Discover the fort at the heart of Roman Scotland with Trimontium Museum!

The Trimontium Museum is in the heart of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. We tell the story of Trimontium, the largest Roman fort and settlement north of Hadrian’s Wall, and the interaction between the invading Romans and the native Iron Age tribes they encountered. Visit our museum to find out more.

Museum opening times

Trimontium Museum is open Tuesday- Saturday from 10:30am – 4:00 pm (last entry 3:15 pm).
Until 13th December. The museum will be closed from 14th December to 12th February.

Book Tickets

The Romans in Scotland Course with Dr John Reid

12-week online course starting January.

Follow the legions north and explore the frontier — a journey through the forts, landscapes and lives that shaped the edge of an empire.

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The Romans in Scotland banner collage of images of the landscape and artefacts and portrait of John Reid over a misty background with Eildon hill north

An excited, smiling boy is wearing an Oculus virtual reality headset, facing forward. Behind him is a virtual Roman fort and landscape of fields and hills.

The Trimontium Experience is LIVE!

An immersive experience combining VR, experienced staff and museum collections, the Trimontium Experience is where Roman Scotland meets the 21st century! Get ready to explore the frontier like never before. Sessions run 7 days a week, 4x per day.

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Hands on History sessions for visiting families & groups!

Have you ever tried on a piece of Iron Age jewellery?
Do you know what Romans used a sponge on a stick for?
After attending our Hands on History sessions, you’ll be the expert!

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Bird's eye view of a group of eleven people sit around a long white table passing Roman objects between each other. At one end of the table is a selection of dozens of Roman objects.

Support our work by becoming a Member!

Annual and Life Memberships come with a legion of perks including free museum entry and attendance of our local history walks, discounts in our shop, and priority booking for our popular monthly talk series. Becoming a Member helps ensure that, as a charity, we can continue telling the story of Roman Scotland for years to come.

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