Roman remains and local history / CHICHESTER

The Novium Museum

Begin with the Roman bathhouse remains preserved inside this purpose-built museum, then explore the district’s people and changing landscape upstairs. The Novium is a useful first stop for understanding the city beneath today’s streets. Keep the permanent displays as a short visit, or add the temporary exhibition if its subject appeals.

Map illustration — open for accommodation locations — Map illustration · Open for local stays

STAY NEARBY

Make a weekend of it

Find hotels and holiday rentals near The Novium Museum. Choose dates on the live map to check availability.

Affiliate link · We may earn a commission if you book.

Loading the Stay22 map allows its third-party cookies for analytics and booking attribution. Privacy details.

Open map separately ↗

The completed Novium Museum building on Tower Street in Chichester — Photo: Jeff Gogarty

Before you go

Summer Sunday opening ended on 13 September 2026: the regular autumn week is Tuesday–Saturday. Check the visit page for any new seasonal changes before planning a Sunday or Monday museum day.

The practical details

Where to find it: Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QH
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: General admission is free with donations welcome and normally no advance booking. Some temporary exhibitions and events charge separately. Check the specific exhibition and current calendar; the museum normally closes on Mondays and outside summer on Sundays.
Access and getting around: A lift serves every floor and a loan wheelchair may be available. Accessible toilets are on the ground and second floors, with baby changing on the ground floor. Some galleries have low light and audio; ask about the current quiet sessions if these would help.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Costumes, books and interactive elements can help children engage with the history. Some activity drawers are heavy, so ask staff for assistance. A focused visit followed by Priory Park is easier to pace than several consecutive museums.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1–1½ hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

HELP IMPROVE THIS GUIDE

Was this useful?

Tell us what helped, what is missing or what needs correcting. Your feedback goes to the editor.