National Roman Legion Museum
Museo Nacional de la Legión Romana
National Roman Legion Museum (High Street, Caerleon, Newport) – located just 33 minutes (19 miles) northeast of Cardiff, visitors can step back in time at the National Roman Legion Museum and explore life in a far-flung outpost of the mighty Roman Empire (Wales being its furthest outpost). In AD 75, the Romans built a fortress at Caerleon that would guard the region for over 200 years. Built in 1850, the museum became part of Amgueddfa Cymru — National Museum Wales in 1930. Today at Caerleon you can learn what made the Romans a formidable force and how life wouldn’t be the same without them. You’ll be able to see exhibitions and artifacts that show us how they lived, fought, worshipped and died.
The National Roman Legion Museum researches, preserves and displays half a million objects from the Roman fortresses of Caerleon (Isca), Usk (Burrium) and their environs. It is an internationally important collection which provides evidence for life in two major Roman military bases, as well as life in civilian settlements that grew up around them. Admission: free. Hours: 10 am – 5 pm (Monday – Saturday), 2 pm – 5 pm (Sunday). Call for further information: +44 (029) 2057 3550