Happy Birthday Trimontium style
Posted on 03 August 2022
We are delighted to wish our near neighbours at the wonderful new Trimontium Museum a very Happy 1st Birthday!
After an investment of more than £1.2million, the Trimontium Museum in Melrose is the only museum solely on the Roman Iron Age in Scotland.
After years of planning, fundraising, hard work, and the unexpected challenges of the pandemic, the exciting redevelopment of the original museum opened to the public last July. The Trimontium Museum houses displays of military equipment and some of the other findings from the nearby fort site at Newstead (just east of Melrose). On display, there are many of the treasures excavated from Trimontium over the last century, illustrating what life was like at the very edge of the Roman Empire.
The museum has had a fantastic first year with thousands of visitors finding their way to the stunning galleries, displays and latest innovative 3D and film interpretation. In addition, hundreds of visitors have taken part in Roman themed activities, a series of online talks, a book festival programme and a spectacular opening event attended by HRH Duke of Gloucester, Royal patron of the Trimontium Trust. During its redevelopment, volunteers from the museum have also been involved in a range of archaeological digs.
Marking its one-year anniversary, the Trimontium Museum has big plans for the upcoming year too.
The museum is working towards the creation of a bespoke archaeology lab, library and archive – known as HALO (Heritage Archaeology Landscape Observatory) – in the heart of Melrose.
Through activities and adventures, visitors to the museum will get the chance to develop new skills and use them to explore the Borders’ wider historical and cultural landscape.
When you are in Melrose, don’t miss the chance to visit this fascinating 5 Star Visitor Attraction, we can’t recommend the newly revamped Trimontium Museum highly enough. Start your Roman adventure here.
The Museum is currently open Wednesday to Sunday. Advance booking not essential but recommended if you wish to visit at a specific time. Trimontium Walks to the fort site run every Thursday at 1pm from April-October, with an additional walk on Saturdays from July. The Melrose Town Trail runs every Friday at 1pm, from April-October. Booking essential.
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