Handle authentic Roman and Iron Age objects in our Hands on History sessions!
Do you know what Romans used a sponge on a stick for? Have you ever tried on a piece of Iron Age jewellery? Can you tell the difference between a trumpet brooch and a dragonesque brooch? After attending our Hands on History sessions, you’ll be the expert!
Designed and led by experienced staff members, our Hands on History sessions make history personal by allowing you to handle genuine Roman and Iron Age objects. Replica objects are used where the originals have been lost to time, or where no known example has survived.
Each object is a window into the past, from clay tiles marked by dogs’ paw prints to game pieces handled by soldiers and precious intaglios lost while legionaries relaxed in the fort’s bathhouse.
Ready to handle history?
Hands on History session details
- Sessions last approximately 90 minutes, with an additional 45 minutes recommended for the museum exhibition
- Tickets from £10 (includes museum entry)
- Suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up
- Each participant can make and take home a Roman-style wire-wrap ring
- Suitable for small to medium groups from 2 – 12 people
- Phone us to book your session (01835 342788) or email your request to info@trimointium.co.uk
What types of objects will you be handling?
The majority of the authentic objects in the session come from the Roman fort of Trimontium, a short march away from our museum in Melrose. Some of these were found during our metal detecting and fieldwalking events, which you can get involved with by joining us as a volunteer. Our replica objects are all based on specific real examples.
Over the course of the session you’ll be introduced to objects ranging from structural components of Trimontium Roman fort, such as masonry fragments inscribed by the legions that produced them, to deeply personal objects such as brooches and a replica child’s doll.
Fort fragments
Pottery
Coins
Accessories
Tools of
War
Status
Symbols
…and much more!
Want even more insights into
Roman Scotland? Take part in the Trimontium Experience!
Explore the Roman fort of Trimontium through virtual reality in our all-new Trimontium Experience…coming soon!
This project is partially funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund and by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
