Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible. The museum is fully accessible for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Lifts can be used to access each floor of the museum.

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

No, wheelchairs cannot be rented. We can provide a wheelchair to use if needed, at no additional cost (subject to availability). Please ask at the front desk upon arrival.

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

Yes, special assistance is available.

Is The Novium wheelchair friendly?

Yes, The Novium is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets. The museum is fully accessible for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Lifts can be used to access each floor of the museum.

Is The Novium baby friendly?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities. We are a breastfeeding friendly organisation. There are a number of chairs around the museum to use for breastfeeding. If you would like somewhere quieter for breast-feeding, please ask a member of staff.

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly. Visitors with pushchairs can access every floor of The Novium Museum via the accessible lift.

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

Yes, there are breastfeeding rooms available.

No, The Novium have stated they are not dog friendly. We understand that some visitors will require the support of a guide or assistance dog and we are happy to admit appropriately trained assistance dogs.Please bring their Assistance Dogs UK (ADUK), Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) identification book and show this to staff on arrival.Due to the nature of our collections on display and for safety reasons, we are only able to welcome trained assistance dogs. No other animals are permitted in the museum.

Is there food and drink available to buy?

No, there are no dining options. There is no café at The Novium Museum, but our city centre location means there are plenty of options nearby.

Can visitors bring their own food?

No, guest are not allowed to bring their own food

No, there is no parking. There is no parking at The Novium Museum (including Blue Badge parking) and on-street parking near the museum is limited. Our central location means the museum is well positioned for Chichester city centre car parks. If you are travelling to Chichester by car, look out for our yellow road signs and follow signs for city centre car parks.The nearest car parks (with Blue Badge parking) are St Cyriacs short stay car park (0.2 miles away, post code: PO19 1AJ) and Northgate long stay car park (0.4 miles away, post code: PO19 1BL).

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

Yes, The Novium has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.

What type of packages do you offer?

Venue hire is available at The Novium Museum. The Woolstaplers meeting room on the second floor of the museum (fully accessible) can accommodate up to 40 people for meetings and private functions. The museum building is also available for private hire. With a capacity of 200, this versatile space can lend itself to a variety of events from private talks and product launches to public showcases. We also manage the historic, Grade I listed Guildhall in Priory Park (post code: PO19 1NS) which can be hired for weddings and memorial services.

Is catering provided?

No, private catering is not provided.

What is the maximum number of guests allowed?

The maximum number of guests allowed is 200.

How frequent is public transport to the attraction?

At Chichester railway station, Southern Rail operate regular services to/from London Victoria (usually twice hourly) and along the south coast: Brighton (usually three per hour), Portsmouth and Southampton (usually two per hour). Stagecoach operate regular buses services in and around Chichester District, calling at Chichester bus station and bus stops on West Street. See Traveline (https://www.traveline.info) for live bus times and travel information.

What are the closest public transport stops or stations to the attraction?

Chichester railway station (0.8 miles away, post code: PO19 8DL) Chichester bus station (0.7 miles away, post code: PO19 8DG) West Street bus stops (260 feet away).

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

No, The Novium had stated that you do not need to pre-book.

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets available to the public. The museum has five toilets across its three floors.

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, there are accessible toilets available There are two accessible toilets, one on the ground floor and one on the second floor. Visitors do not need a RADAR key to access the accessible toilets.

The Novium

Chichester, West Sussex

All Ages

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About The Novium

The Novium, built around the remains of a Roman bathhouse, is Chichester District's museum and tourist information centre, and will take you on a journey across time, covering over 500,000 years of history!

When you visit, you will be able to see the archaeological site of the Bathhouse, and watch a short film showing how the baths might have been used. The baths were a massive complex, and the remains about one of the most significant Roman finds in Chichester! A number of iconic Roman objects are also on display, including a piece of the monumental Roman sculpture called the ‘Bosham Head'.

The first floor holds temporary exhibitions displayed in a huge cube case, and a small reference library documenting the archaeology of the city, which you are welcome to use. The second floor focuses on human emotion and personal experience, with objects grouped by theme to inspire conversation, and the top floor of the museum provides stunning views of the cathedral and bell tower.

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Facilities

Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted

Opening Times

Regular Times

Monday, Closed
Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:30
Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:30
Thursday, 10:00 - 16:30
Friday, 10:00 - 16:30
Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday, Closed

Pricing & Tickets

General Admission

Child (4-17) : Free
Adult (17-18+) : Free

General admission to The Novium Museum is free and there is no need to book in advance.

Sometimes, there may be a small charge for headline exhibitions and special events, which we will always clearly communicate on our website and promotional materials.

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Plan Your Visit

Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours

Suitable for Kids and Adults too

FAQs

Parking

: No, there is no parking.
There is no parking at The Novium Museum (including Blue Badge parking) and on-street parking near the museum is limited.
Our central location means the museum is well positioned for Chichester city centre car parks. If you are travelling to Chichester by car, look out for our yellow road signs and follow signs for city centre car parks.
The nearest car parks (with Blue Badge parking) are St Cyriacs short stay car park (0.2 miles away, post code: PO19 1AJ) and Northgate long stay car park (0.4 miles away, post code: PO19 1BL).

Toilets

: Yes, there are toilets available to the public.
The museum has five toilets across its three floors.
: Yes, there are baby changing facilities available
: Yes, there are accessible toilets available
There are two accessible toilets, one on the ground floor and one on the second floor. Visitors do not need a RADAR key to access the accessible toilets.

Family Friendly Options

: Yes, there are baby changing facilities.
We are a breastfeeding friendly organisation. There are a number of chairs around the museum to use for breastfeeding. If you would like somewhere quieter for breast-feeding, please ask a member of staff.
: Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.
Visitors with pushchairs can access every floor of The Novium Museum via the accessible lift.
: Yes, there are breastfeeding rooms available.
: No, The Novium have stated they are not dog friendly.
We understand that some visitors will require the support of a guide or assistance dog and we are happy to admit appropriately trained assistance dogs.
Please bring their Assistance Dogs UK (ADUK), Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) identification book and show this to staff on arrival.
Due to the nature of our collections on display and for safety reasons, we are only able to welcome trained assistance dogs. No other animals are permitted in the museum.

Food & Drink

: No, there are no dining options.
There is no café at The Novium Museum, but our city centre location means there are plenty of options nearby.
: No, guest are not allowed to bring their own food

Accessibility Information

: Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible.
The museum is fully accessible for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Lifts can be used to access each floor of the museum.
: No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.
We can provide a wheelchair to use if needed, at no additional cost (subject to availability). Please ask at the front desk upon arrival.
: Yes, special assistance is available.
: Yes, The Novium is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.
The museum is fully accessible for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Lifts can be used to access each floor of the museum.

Tickets & Bookings

: No, The Novium had stated that you do not need to pre-book.

Private Hire & Birthday Parties

: Yes, The Novium has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.
: Venue hire is available at The Novium Museum. The Woolstaplers meeting room on the second floor of the museum (fully accessible) can accommodate up to 40 people for meetings and private functions. The museum building is also available for private hire. With a capacity of 200, this versatile space can lend itself to a variety of events from private talks and product launches to public showcases. We also manage the historic, Grade I listed Guildhall in Priory Park (post code: PO19 1NS) which can be hired for weddings and memorial services.

: No, private catering is not provided.
: The maximum number of guests allowed is 200.

Public Transport

: At Chichester railway station, Southern Rail operate regular services to/from London Victoria (usually twice hourly) and along the south coast: Brighton (usually three per hour), Portsmouth and Southampton (usually two per hour). Stagecoach operate regular buses services in and around Chichester District, calling at Chichester bus station and bus stops on West Street. See Traveline (https://www.traveline.info) for live bus times and travel information.
: Chichester railway station (0.8 miles away, post code: PO19 8DL) Chichester bus station (0.7 miles away, post code: PO19 8DG) West Street bus stops (260 feet away).

Contact Details

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Tower Street
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1QH
England

The Novium Museum is in the heart of Chichester city centre on Tower Street, directly opposite Chichester Library and around 110 yards from Chichester Cathedral on West Street.

Tel: 01243 775888

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Transport Information

If possible, we recommend visitors travel to The Novium Museum by public transport.

Buses and coaches stop frequently on West Street, approximately 260 feet from the museum.

We are around 0.8 miles from Chichester railway station and 0.7 miles from Chichester bus station.

There is a taxi rank outside the railway station, and the route to the museum through the city centre is fully accessible by foot.

If you prefer to cycle, there are public bicycle racks outside Chichester Library (directly opposite) and on West Street.

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Family Friendly Options

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