Annan Museum tells the story of Annan and the surrounding district. Its Roman displays are especially useful for visitors exploring Birrens, the major auxiliary fort at Blatobulgium, and the military landscape of Annandale.
The museum’s Roman material includes coins and objects recovered during excavations at Birrens. Displays place these finds within the local landscape and the wider network of roads and forts north of Hadrian’s Wall.
Plan your visit
Location: Bank Street, Annan, DG12 6AA
Roman focus: Birrens Roman fort and Roman Annandale
Admission and opening: Check current arrangements before travelling
Official website: Visit the museum’s official website
Map: Open in Google Maps
What can you see?
Highlights include:
- Roman coins and excavated objects from Birrens
- local archaeological evidence from Annandale
- interpretation of the communities and routes of the Solway region
Why does it matter?
Birrens produced inscriptions naming units and individuals stationed on Rome’s northern frontier. Annan Museum helps connect this internationally important evidence with the local area in which the soldiers lived and worked.
Combine your visit with
Before travelling: Displays, opening arrangements and admission charges can change. Check the museum’s official website for current information.
