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.

M113A1 Light Reconnaissance Vehicles (LRVs) of the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers.
02/06/2026

M113A1 Light Reconnaissance Vehicles (LRVs) of the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers.

A big shoutout to the cadets from 203 Army Cadet Unit (also based at Lancer Barracks) for jumping in to help at our rece...
02/06/2026

A big shoutout to the cadets from 203 Army Cadet Unit (also based at Lancer Barracks) for jumping in to help at our recent Tank Day, especially helping with the BBQ.

Really great to see young people so engaged and keen to play a part in keeping our military history alive.

A rare colour photo from WW2 showing one of our tanks and crew with US nurses in NG The nurse left front sent the photo ...
02/06/2026

A rare colour photo from WW2 showing one of our tanks and crew with US nurses in NG The nurse left front sent the photo to the museum a few years ago.

A Saracen APC of the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers on exercise.
02/06/2026

A Saracen APC of the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers on exercise.

For generations, Lancer Barracks has stood as a proud symbol of Australian service, sacrifice, mateship, and military he...
01/06/2026

For generations, Lancer Barracks has stood as a proud symbol of Australian service, sacrifice, mateship, and military heritage. It is more than bricks, gates, uniforms, and vehicles — it is a living link to the men and women who served our nation, and to the community that continues to honour them.

This is a place where history is not locked away. It is shared. It is remembered. It is handed on to the next generation.

We are calling on locals, veterans, families, history lovers, schools, volunteers, and supporters of Australian military heritage to stand with us in supporting Lancer Barracks.

Come along to our events. Share our story. Bring your family. Volunteer your time. Donate if you can. Help us keep this important part of Parramatta’s and Australia’s military history alive.

Every visit, every share, every helping hand makes a difference.

Let’s honour the past, support the present, and protect this proud heritage for the future.

Stand with us. Support Lancer Barracks.

Members of The Lancer Band at Lancer Barracks.
01/06/2026

Members of The Lancer Band at Lancer Barracks.

'Ace' is our combat veteran Matilda Tank.This photo is showing 'Ace' is in 1945 when it was part of 'A' Squadron, 1st Ar...
01/06/2026

'Ace' is our combat veteran Matilda Tank.

This photo is showing 'Ace' is in 1945 when it was part of 'A' Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment (New South Wales Lancers).

Two of the regiment's Hawkei PMV at Lancer Barracks.
31/05/2026

Two of the regiment's Hawkei PMV at Lancer Barracks.

Today was our 60th Birthday celebration for Linden House and monthly Tank Day!Great weather, lots of visitors through th...
31/05/2026

Today was our 60th Birthday celebration for Linden House and monthly Tank Day!

Great weather, lots of visitors through the gate and just a generally awesome day.

Thanks to our volunteers who turned up today with a big shoutout to the cadets from 203 Army Cadet Unit who helped with the BBQ.

Soldiers and vehicles of the 1st Royal New South Wales Lancers during their 1950 annual camp.
31/05/2026

Soldiers and vehicles of the 1st Royal New South Wales Lancers during their 1950 annual camp.

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Lancer Barracks 2 Smith Street
Parramatta, NSW
2150

Opening Hours

10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61405482814

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