We are pleased to announce that we are open Tuesdays to Saturdays.

We recommend you book your tickets before arrival as we have timed entry slots into the museum.

Due to staff resources tickets are currently being sold on a monthly basis. If you would like to book for the following month these tickets will be available to purchase at the end of each month on or around the 30th.

Please note that some areas remain closed such as the temporary exhibition space.

Face coverings are recommended for the protection of yourself and others, unless you’re exempt.

There is a one-way system around the museum, which is easy to follow and we ask that you keep a safe distance apart during your visit.

Staff are on-hand to advise and answer questions if you have any.

Hand sanitiser stations can be found outside the main entrance before you enter and inside the reception. Please wash or sanitise your hands regularly.

We’ve introduced extra cleaning measures for your protection.

Our coffee shop and shop will be open – contactless payment is preferred.

Dogs are welcome outside in the grounds but not within the museum or visitor centre. We do ask that they are kept on short leads at all times whilst on site.

Please do not visit if you feel unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms.

We will continue to use the UK Government’s NHS Test and Trace scheme and we kindly ask all visitors aged 16 and over to provide their contact details for Test and Trace.

Please follow government guidance and continue to maintain a social distance between people you do not live with.

For more information on your visit and FAQs click here.

* The Museum will continue to monitor government guidance and will adapt our opening arrangements to adhere to any new requirements, therefore please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any further updates.

To be able to ‘open what we can, when we can’ during the summer of 2020, continue to have school visits and re-open in May 2021 we are very grateful to the financial support we have received from our main grant funders, the Arts Council England, DCMS, HM Treasury, Historic England and South East Museum Development Programme, as well as various government led initiatives. We are also grateful to those who have made donations either through our website or via our GoFundMe campaign as well as the Friends of Brading Roman Villa and the Vectis Archaeological Trust.

To be sustainable, as a charity and a self-funded independent museum, we rely on what income we make ourselves. 90% of our income comes directly from our visitors through admissions and the cafe – sadly, whilst we are closed, this income is lost to us and that has had a serious financial impact on the Museum. If you would like to make a donation to support us, please click here.