Following extensive closure and refurbishment, Jewry Wall Museum will re-open to the public in July 2025.
The remains of the Roman bath house at Jewry Wall have been incorporated into a contemporary museum, which is set to include more than 100 Roman artefacts – all discovered in Leicester and Leicestershire – and the latest digital technology helping to bring Leicester’s Roman past to life.
The Grade II listed building and former Vaughan College will now feature huge glass walls connecting the ancient Jewry Wall and the outdoor space with the modern exhibition space inside. There will also be a new pedestrian bridge from St Nicholas Circle, making the building fully accessible for the first time.
The museum will open to the public on Saturday 26 July 2025.
Entering the museum, visitors will enjoy an immersive film taking them on a journey through the excavated areas of Roman Leicester, while interactive displays, games and projections will allow visitors to explore the site, and to experience everyday life in Leicester as it was around 2,000 years ago.
The museum will also feature a new café, which overlooks the remains of the Roman bath house. This will be open every day and is also open to non-ticket holders.
Tickets for Jewry Wall: A Real Roman Experience are on sale now at jewrywall.com.
Ticket prices
Adults (16+): £12.50
Concessions: £11.50
Children (5-15): £6.25
Family tickets: £32 (2 x adults + 2 x children)
Official carers and children under 5: free of charge
A joint ticket is also available allowing you to visit both the Jewry Wall Museum and the King Richard III Visitor Centre, with adult tickets for both attractions costing £23 and a family ticket priced at £62.
All tickets provide visitors with a Roman Explorer Pass, which gives access to the museum for a whole year. Subject to conditions, people can book as many visits as they like in a 12-month period, enjoying special events and re-enactment activities without having to pay again.
More information about Jewry Wall: A Real Roman Experience is available at jewrywall.com.
