Celebrate Saturnalia!

A Roman woman with a wreath full of fruit on her head

Join us for a Roman Christmas celebrating Saturnalia at City Museum!

Follow our trail to learn about the ways Romans celebrated Saturnalia, what they ate for the festival and how they greeted each other.

With a range of crafts such as Roman wreath making and Saturnalia ornament making, don’t forget to make a card for a loved one in Latin!

Art and Craft

Children & Family Activities

Christmas

Event Information

Date:

6 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026

Price:

Included in admission

Age:

3+

Venue:

City Museum

Address:

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Winchester City Museum, The Square, Winchester, SO23 9ES

Opening hours

Tue 11 Nov 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 12 Nov 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 13 Nov 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 14 Nov 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 15 Nov 2025: 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 16 Nov 2025: 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 17 Nov 2025: 10:00 – 17:00

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