Aldershot Military Museum

Aldershot Military Museum A Hampshire Cultural Trust museum about the story of daily life for soldier and civilian in Rushmoor.
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Two surviving 1890s brick-built barrack blocks, a 1930s wooden barrack block from Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Church Crookham and Field Marshal Montgomery's 'barn' that house the museums military and local history collections. There is a large collection of military vehicles displayed either in the Montgomery Gallery or in the grounds of the museum.

We're recruiting volunteers!We're looking for a team to help us preserve our collection of historic military vehicles. W...
29/09/2023

We're recruiting volunteers!

We're looking for a team to help us preserve our collection of historic military vehicles. Whether you're looking to learn new skills, share existing ones or pursue a passion, we have the opportunity for you.

Find out more;

https://careers.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/job/464601

We're also looking for support through;
Museum Collection Care
Gardening & Maintenance
Visitor Experience & Cafe

Find out more on our volunteering pages

10/09/2023
We're making Creative Kites today as part of , come and join us until 3pm
10/09/2023

We're making Creative Kites today as part of , come and join us until 3pm

How do you hide a 68 ton tank from the enemy? Find out today with our Creative Camouflage session at the museum, free wi...
30/08/2023

How do you hide a 68 ton tank from the enemy? Find out today with our Creative Camouflage session at the museum, free with your entrance free!

Remember, tickets are valid for a whole year!

26/08/2023

Painting with Plant GalleryThanks to all our contributors today!
23/08/2023

Painting with Plant Gallery

Thanks to all our contributors today!

We're Painting with Plants at the museum today, running until 3pm, hope to see you all there!
23/08/2023

We're Painting with Plants at the museum today, running until 3pm, hope to see you all there!

Who needs a bug hotel when you can have a bug tank! Thanks Wellesley Woodlands  and the River Wet Trust for a great natu...
17/08/2023

Who needs a bug hotel when you can have a bug tank! Thanks Wellesley Woodlands and the River Wet Trust for a great nature themed day!

Head to our website for details on more family friendly activities this summer.

We've had a great day learning all about the military through the ages with
12/08/2023

We've had a great day learning all about the military through the ages with

We have some special guest getting ready for our Mighty Military Day, running today until 3pm! Meet characters from acro...
12/08/2023

We have some special guest getting ready for our Mighty Military Day, running today until 3pm! Meet characters from across the ages! Drop in from 11am-3pm, included with your museum ticket which is valid for a whole year!

Thanks 2nd Queens Regiment of Foot!

We’ve had a lovely day sending signals! Why not check our website for our summer events. We hope to see you soon.
03/08/2023

We’ve had a lovely day sending signals! Why not check our website for our summer events. We hope to see you soon.

We’re open daily for the whole of the summer holidays! Check out our family activities here: https://buff.ly/3OnANPA
23/07/2023

We’re open daily for the whole of the summer holidays! Check out our family activities here: https://buff.ly/3OnANPA

A reminder that upcoming road closures in our area plus bank holidays have changed our opening hours4-6 May - closed7-8 ...
02/05/2023

A reminder that upcoming road closures in our area plus bank holidays have changed our opening hours
4-6 May - closed
7-8 May - open
Opening hours back to normal from 11 May. See you soon!

01/05/2023

Please be aware that whilst we are open there is no vehicular access to the museum today.

Please park in the public parking at Napier Gardens and walk into us down Queens Avenue.

This is due to the army closing Queens Avenue to all road traffic.

Upcoming road closures in our area plus bank holidays have changed our opening hours in the next two weeks:28 April - cl...
26/04/2023

Upcoming road closures in our area plus bank holidays have changed our opening hours in the next two weeks:
28 April - closed
1 May - open
4-5 May - closed
All other days as normal. See you soon!

12/04/2023

Due to staff sickness we are unable to hold our Easter egg craft activity tomorrow, Thursday 13th April. You can still try our British Birds Egg Hunt until Sunday.

The Reg Bears would like to remind you the Museum is closed tomorrow, Easter Sunday. We looking forward to welcoming you...
08/04/2023

The Reg Bears would like to remind you the Museum is closed tomorrow, Easter Sunday. We looking forward to welcoming you back on Easter Monday! We’ll be open every day til Sunday 16th April.

Feeling eggstra crafty? Drop in today or Thursday 13th 10:30-12:30 or 13:30-15:00. You can try to crack the British Bird...
06/04/2023

Feeling eggstra crafty? Drop in today or Thursday 13th 10:30-12:30 or 13:30-15:00. You can try to crack the British Bird Egg trail while you are here.

https://buff.ly/3zFb1OB

Easter holidays are here! The museum is open every day until Sunday 16th April, apart from Easter Sunday (9th) with a Br...
02/04/2023

Easter holidays are here!
The museum is open every day until Sunday 16th April, apart from Easter Sunday (9th) with a British Birds Egg trail. On Thursdays 6th and 13th we have eggcellent family crafts.
https://buff.ly/3ZBypHf will be practising drill on Sunday 2nd April.

Come and join us this Sunday as we welcome the 2nd Queens Regiment of Foot back for their final winter drill day of the ...
30/03/2023

Come and join us this Sunday as we welcome the 2nd Queens Regiment of Foot back for their final winter drill day of the season.

27/03/2023

Easter holidays are coming up! Check out the activities at venues, including our British Bird Egg Hunt and Cracking Craft https://buff.ly/3JEvGHb

We're taking part in National Lottery Open Week and saying a very big   to all Lottery Players who raise over £30million...
25/03/2023

We're taking part in National Lottery Open Week and saying a very big to all Lottery Players who raise over £30million a week for good cause projects. To find out more click here: https://buff.ly/40sM444
National Lottery Good Causes

Catch the Battle:Cry exhibition in our cafe at the moment. It’s brilliant! The museum will be closed on Saturday 18th an...
14/03/2023

Catch the Battle:Cry exhibition in our cafe at the moment. It’s brilliant! The museum will be closed on Saturday 18th and Thursday 23rd March so there are only a few days left.

Half term! We’re open from Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th February. Join our family event, Model Mayhem, on Wednesday 15th...
10/02/2023

Half term! We’re open from Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th February. Join our family event, Model Mayhem, on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th - further details on our website!

Is walking part of your New Year’s resolutions? We have Aldershot and Farnborough heritage trails booklets on our recept...
06/02/2023

Is walking part of your New Year’s resolutions? We have Aldershot and Farnborough heritage trails booklets on our reception desk.

This Sunday we will be joined by the 2nd Queens Regiment of Foot reenactors for their winter drill. They will be on site...
01/02/2023

This Sunday we will be joined by the 2nd Queens Regiment of Foot reenactors for their winter drill. They will be on site from 11am and firing early afternoon (weather permitting).

Our current exhibition, Boxes within Boxes, displays the work of our Creative Wellbeing project. It’s in the cafe until ...
30/01/2023

Our current exhibition, Boxes within Boxes, displays the work of our Creative Wellbeing project. It’s in the cafe until 22nd February.

22/01/2023

Farnborough Half Marathon is today, Sunday 22nd January. Please check your route to the museum as roads in the area will be closed for the morning.

Merry Christmas from Aldershot Military Museum!
25/12/2022

Merry Christmas from Aldershot Military Museum!

Season's greetings from all at Hampshire Cultural Trust!
24/12/2022

Season's greetings from all at Hampshire Cultural Trust!

We are closing for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Christmas Bank Holiday. Next week we’ll be open from 28-...
23/12/2022

We are closing for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Christmas Bank Holiday. Next week we’ll be open from 28-31 December. We wish you a peaceful and cosy Christmas.

We’ll be updating social media with our opening times over the holidays. This week we’re open every day apart from 24 - ...
19/12/2022

We’ll be updating social media with our opening times over the holidays. This week we’re open every day apart from 24 - 26 December inclusive. Why not pop in for last minute Christmas gifts, our family Christmas Cracker activity on 21 and 22 and our 12 Days of Christmas trail?

As Half Term draws to a close we welcome the 2nd Queens Regiment of Foot re-enactors back tiothe museum for a day of tra...
27/02/2022

As Half Term draws to a close we welcome the 2nd Queens Regiment of Foot re-enactors back tiothe museum for a day of training drill and firing. Come along and watch them getting ready for their summer season.

An article by our volunteer David remembering  the Aldershot Bombing on this day 50 years ago.
22/02/2022

An article by our volunteer David remembering the Aldershot Bombing on this day 50 years ago.

At lunchtime on 22 February 1972 a massive car bomb exploded outside the Mess. It was one of the largest terrorist acts carried out by the Official IRA outside Northern Ireland. On the 50th anniversary, Aldershot remembers those killed on this day.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission tours of Aldershot Military Cemetery for International Women’s Day on 8th March. Find...
20/02/2022

Commonwealth War Graves Commission tours of Aldershot Military Cemetery for International Women’s Day on 8th March. Find out more here:

There is a wealth of world war history across all four corners of the United Kingdom. From large CWGC war cemeteries and memorials to single headstones in remote churchyards, you're never too far away from a one of our sites.

19/02/2022

Following yesterdays storm we are please to say that we are back open today.

18/02/2022

Due to the Storm Eunice red weather warning, the Museum will be closed today to protect our staff and visitors. Stay safe everyone!

Storm Eunice is expected tomorrow so to keep our visitors safe the assault course will be closed.
17/02/2022

Storm Eunice is expected tomorrow so to keep our visitors safe the assault course will be closed.

Address

Queens Avenue
Aldershot
GU112LG

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

01252 314598

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Housed in the only surviving brick-built barrack blocks left in Aldershot, the museum tells the story of daily life for both soldier and civilian since 1854.

The story of Aldershot Military Town and the civil towns of Aldershot, Farnborough and Cove is told using our vibrant collections within the fascinating, original buildings. Explore the site, admire the tanks and join in with the hands-on activities. Throughout the year, we also run a programme of fun, family-friendly exhibitions and events.


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