Deva Roman Experience

SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, meaning “The Senate and People of Rome.” It was a symbol of the Roman state and represented the authority of Rome and its people. The letters SPQR appeared throughout the Roman world on buildings, coins, monuments, inscriptions and military standards, often alongside the famous Roman eagle, which symbolised Roman power and military strength. The symbol was so important to Roman identity that SPQR is still associated with the city of Rome today.

TRUE OR FALSE: Did the Romans have central heating?

It might sound like a modern invention, but the Romans had a surprisingly clever way of keeping their homes and bathhouses warm!

Think you know the answer? Swipe to find out whether the Romans really had central heating, and discover how their ingenious hypocaust system worked.

What do you think? TRUE or FALSE?

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Juno — Queen of the Gods

Goddess of marriage, women, and the protection of the state, Juno stood as one of Rome’s most powerful and revered deities. Wife of Jupiter and queen of the heavens, she embodied strength, dignity, and divine authority.

A goddess who reminds us that power can be both fierce and graceful.

They’re BACK!

Our Roman rubber ducks have officially waddled their way back into stock! 🎉

Whether you’re a Roman history fan, a duck enthusiast, or simply looking for the perfect quirky souvenir, these little legionaries are ready to join your collection.

Back in stock now, but don’t duck out for too long… they might not stick around!

Pop into our shop and grab yours while you can!

Make the most of the final weeks of summer! 🏛️

Looking for something fun and fascinating to do with the family before the summer holidays come to an end? Come and discover the world of the Romans at our museum! 🏺

Explore ancient objects, uncover stories from the past and find out what life was really like nearly 2,000 years ago.

TRUE OR FALSE: Did the Romans wash their clothes with wee?

It sounds completely unbelievable… but could this really have been part of everyday Roman life? 🏺

Swipe to find out the truth and discover why something you’d normally flush away may have had an unexpected use in Roman laundry! 👀

Meet Jupiter: King of the Roman Gods! 🦅

Powerful, mighty and not one to mess with, Jupiter was the Roman god of the sky, thunder, lightning and justice. He was considered the protector of Rome and one of the most important gods in the Roman world.

We had an absolutely fabulous time at the Chester Pride parade with Sick to Death Chester! The crowds were great! It gets bigger and better every year. 🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🩷🩵

If you're not down at the festival grounds, we're open until the end of the day, so you can pop down to explore ancient Roman Chester with us.

🏳️‍🌈Happy Chester Pride!🏳️‍🌈Deva will be closed until 2pm on Saturday so our staff can
join in the Chester Pride Parade. If you are looking for something to do in the time being, you can visit Sick to Death just over the road, or come and watch the
parade and show your support!