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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.

Attention all current and ex Lancers!The NSW Lancers Association Reunion is on at Lancer Barracks on Sunday, 1 November....
18/10/2026

Attention all current and ex Lancers!

The NSW Lancers Association Reunion is on at Lancer Barracks on Sunday, 1 November.

This could be the last one at Lancer Barracks — so don’t miss it.

It’s a great chance to catch up with old mates and friends, swap a few stories, have a laugh and remember those who are sadly no longer with us.

With the future of Lancer Barracks still up in the air, this could well be the last reunion we have there, so it’d be great to see a strong turnout.

Round up your mates, come along to the Barracks and help us make this one a reunion to remember.

Trooper Charles Kerry of the New South Wales Lancers.Circa 1890s.
18/10/2026

Trooper Charles Kerry of the New South Wales Lancers.

Circa 1890s.

Can you recognise any of these soldiers? Let us know if you can.
18/10/2026

Can you recognise any of these soldiers?

Let us know if you can.

We’re open today! Come through the gates of Lancer Barracks in Parramatta and explore more than a century of Australian ...
17/10/2026

We’re open today!

Come through the gates of Lancer Barracks in Parramatta and explore more than a century of Australian military history at the NSW Lancers Memorial Museum.

Discover the story of the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers, explore the historic barracks precinct, and see displays covering cavalry, armoured warfare, uniforms, weapons, equipment, photographs and military vehicles.

Whether you’re interested in military history, local Parramatta history, family history, or simply looking for something different to do today, we’d love to welcome you.

NSW Lancers Memorial Museum
Lancer Barracks
2 Smith Street, Parramatta NSW

🕙 Open today: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

🌐 www.lancers.org.au

Come and discover the history behind the gates of Lancer Barracks.

A blast from the past — Lancers on the range in the 1980s.This striking photograph shows assault troopers of the 1st/15t...
17/10/2026

A blast from the past — Lancers on the range in the 1980s.

This striking photograph shows assault troopers of the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers conducting live-fire training with an M60 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun during the 1980s.

For a generation of Australian soldiers, the M60 was a familiar sight. Belt-fed, hard-hitting and instantly recognisable, it provided serious firepower to small groups of soldiers operating on foot.

Photographs like this capture an important part of the Regiment’s more recent history — not ceremonial uniforms or mounted cavalry, but the men of the Lancers training for their operational role during the Cold War era.

The equipment may have changed, but the fundamentals remained the same: teamwork, discipline, training and trust in the soldier beside you.

Were you serving with the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers during the 1980s? Did you train with the M60? We’d love to hear your memories — and perhaps even identify the troopers in this photograph.

📸 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers assault troopers, 1980s

Lancer Barracks is open tomorrow! Step through the gates of one of Parramatta’s most historic military sites and discove...
17/10/2026

Lancer Barracks is open tomorrow!

Step through the gates of one of Parramatta’s most historic military sites and discover the story of the NSW Lancers and Australia’s cavalry and armoured heritage.

Explore the historic Lancer Barracks precinct and visit the NSW Lancers Memorial Museum, where you can see military vehicles, uniforms, photographs, weapons, equipment and displays telling the stories of the people who served here.

Whether you’re a family looking for something different to do, a veteran or serving Defence member, a military-history enthusiast, or simply interested in Parramatta’s local history, there’s plenty to discover.

Members of the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers.Circa 1967.
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Members of the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers.

Circa 1967.

PMV Crew Commanders course at Cultana Training Area.
16/10/2026

PMV Crew Commanders course at Cultana Training Area.

16/10/2026

'Ace', our Matilda Tank out for a drive at Lancer Barracks.

A view across the parade ground towards the hangers and workshops at Lancer Barracks.
16/10/2026

A view across the parade ground towards the hangers and workshops at Lancer Barracks.

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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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