In short: The Novium is a museum in Chichester, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 912 Google reviews.
Details checked · source: Google Places
About The Novium
Explore half a million years of local heritage at Chichester's award-winning museum, where highlights include Roman bathhouse remains beneath a striking modern building. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
What's nearby
- Chichester Library next door
- West Sussex County Council next door
- Chichester Cathedral next door
- Chichester Cross 200m away
- Bishop's Palace Garden 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
- ✓Paid garage
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
The Novium Museum is a gem of a local museum. It strikes a perfect balance between serious archaeological preservation and engaging, family-friendly storytelling. Because it’s free to enter, it offers unbeatable value and serves as the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to truly understand the deep roots of Chichester.
· via Google
Wow what a brilliant little museum. Very deceptive from the outside, but full of wonderful information which was displayed exceptionally well. Really informative and interesting with a wonderful Roman bath excavation exhibit. Running entirely in donations as well! So glad we made the visit.
· via Google
Absolute gem of a museum in the centre of this lovely city of Chichester. Really interesting, well presented, lots of interactive things to do also, library, videos to watch, gifts, postcards and maps....Parking nearby. The museum has large lifts. It's free but so worth a donation.
· via Google
Lovely little museum in Chichester built ontop of a Roman building. Lots of artifacts on display, not just from the Roman period either. Very interesting place to visit!
· via Google
Visitors say this museum features fascinating Roman ruins and artifacts, along with engaging temporary exhibitions on local history. They also highlight the free entry, making it an excellent value for learning about Chichester's past. Others mention the museum is accessible, with large lifts and easy navigation for mobility scooters.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (912 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Chichester
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of The Novium?
The Novium is open Mon closed; Tue–Fri 10am–4:30pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 10am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is The Novium any good?
The Novium is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 912 Google reviews.
Is The Novium good for children?
Yes, The Novium is listed as good for children.
How long do you need at The Novium?
Allow one to two hours.
Is The Novium indoors or outdoors?
The Novium is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.
What ages is The Novium suitable for?
The Novium suits all ages.
Is The Novium wheelchair accessible?
The Novium has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
Is there parking at The Novium?
Yes: paid car park and paid street parking.
How do I contact The Novium?
Call The Novium on +44 1243 775888.