NSW Lancers Memorial Museum

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The NSW Lancers Memorial Museum situated at Lancer Barracks 2 Smith Street Parramatta, records the History of 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers Regt.1885 to present day includes restored veteran WWII Matilda Tank ACE, received National Trust Award. The Royal New South Wales Lancers were formed as the New South Wales Cavalry Reserves in 1885, designated the New South Wales Lancers in 1894, and

created Royal in 1935, the Regiment sent a squadron to fight as mounted lancers in the South African War, takes the traditions of the 1st Light Horse formed from its peacetime members to fight in the First World War at Gallipoli and Palestine, and fought as a Tank Regiment in World War II in New Guinea and Borneo. The Regiment with 21 Honours is Australia's most decorated unit, it is currently a Light Cavalry Regiment in the Australian Army Reserve 5 Brigade, 2nd Division.

One of our young volunteers giving our Bren Gun Carrier a good clean.
03/09/2026

One of our young volunteers giving our Bren Gun Carrier a good clean.

03/09/2026

Our Austin Champ is a popular ride every TANK DAY.

"Tatts' is our M113A1 LRV that we have on display at Lancer Barracks.
03/09/2026

"Tatts' is our M113A1 LRV that we have on display at Lancer Barracks.

Members of the 15th Northern Rivers Lancers - circa early 1950s.
02/09/2026

Members of the 15th Northern Rivers Lancers - circa early 1950s.

The pillbox cap worn by Lord Carrington who was the Honorary Colonel of the New South Wales Lancers from 1885 to 1928.
02/09/2026

The pillbox cap worn by Lord Carrington who was the Honorary Colonel of the New South Wales Lancers from 1885 to 1928.

'C' Squadron, 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment AIF rides through Cairo.Cairo, Egypt - 15th December, 1914.
02/09/2026

'C' Squadron, 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment AIF rides through Cairo.

Cairo, Egypt - 15th December, 1914.

The New South Wales Lancers commemorated on a 33c stamp.The New South Wales Lancers 33c stamp is a collectible Australia...
02/09/2026

The New South Wales Lancers commemorated on a 33c stamp.

The New South Wales Lancers 33c stamp is a collectible Australian postage stamp issued on March 13, 1985, part of the Colonial Military Uniforms stamp series.

Members of 1st Light Horse Regiment drawing water out of a cask. The men were preparing for an expected counter attack a...
01/09/2026

Members of 1st Light Horse Regiment drawing water out of a cask.

The men were preparing for an expected counter attack against the Turkish forces on 23-25 July 1915 which never eventuated.

Gallipoli, 1915.

Members of the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers conduct a .30 Calibre Machine Gun range shoot.Circa 1960s.
01/09/2026

Members of the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers conduct a .30 Calibre Machine Gun range shoot.

Circa 1960s.

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Lancer Barracks 2 Smith Street
Parramatta, NSW
2150

Opening Hours

10am - 3pm

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+61405482814

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