Trimontium Museum

About

Trimontium Museum tells the story of the Roman fort complex at nearby Newstead. Trimontium was a frontier post at the outer limits of the Roman Empire, and served as a base for further incursions to the north. Rediscovered and excavated in the early 20th century, it has produced some of the finest Roman artefacts ever found in Scotland and is also home to the most northerly amphitheatre - so far - found in the Empire. The Trimontium Museum was established over 30 years ago to tell the story of the frontier post and its people, and put some of the finds on public display. The museum has been awarded 5 star rating by Visit Scotland and is the recipient of the Best Visitor Attraction Thistle Award 2023 for South of Scotland. There are weekly guided walks to the fort site and around the town April- October. The Trimontium Museum is a voluntary organisation and welcomes new members to help us tell the story of our unique site.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes