This week's impressive photo #FromTheArchive is of a 3RGJ tank parade with accompanying helicopter in Celle, Germany in 1968. We hope you're all rolling into the weekend with this much confidence!

A surgeon. A nurse. A prisoner of war. A soldier in Italy. A soldier in Burma. A young woman chasing love in London. Annabel Venning's evening talk, 'BLITZ, BATTLES, CAPTURE, SURVIVAL' follows the stories of six siblings, her relatives, throughout World War II.

The motto Celer et Audax, “Swift and Bold”, was conferred on the 60th Royal American Regiment by General James Wolfe in recognition of its bravery during the siege of Quebec in 1759. This memorandum from 1824 notes that the Regiment has formally requested to be allowed to resume the motto.

Good morning! We're open as usual Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). We look forward to seeing you!

In this week's photo #FromTheArchive, men of 2GJ, KRRC board a Britannia Aircraft of transport command Royal Air Force at Lyneham on the 4th of July 1963, bound for the British Guiana where they supported the ongoing Internal Security Duties.

At 18, Rifleman George Peachment gave his life in a desperate attempt to save his wounded officer under fire #OnThisDay in 1915 at Loos. One of the youngest recipients of the Victoria Cross, his story is one of remarkable courage and self-sacrifice, remembered to this day in his hometown of Bury.

We've got loads of exciting things coming up at The Rifleman's Museum in the next couple of months! Join us for model making, evening talks, a Halloween-themed family fun day, and more!  Find out more about what's going on: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/whats-on

We had a wonderful time this weekend at the Winchester's Military Museums Big Open Day! It was so great to see you all there - if you took any photos, we'd love to see them!

This week's picture #FromTheArchive is a lovely view of the harbour during the King's visit to Malta in 1909. We hope you're sailing into a wonderful weekend!

Good morning! We're open as usual Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Don't forget that this Saturday is Winchester Military Museums' Big Open Day event, so entry will be free and there'll be activities, crafts, guests, food & drink, stalls and more! Plus, we've EXTENDED our temporary exhibition!

This week's photo #FromTheArchive shows 3KRRC Dramatic Club all dressed up for a production of Humpty-Dumpty, Christmas 1908 in Crete. No, we didn't know there was a wizard in the story, either! Which role would you want to play? Have a great weekend!

As part of #heritageopendays2025 we're offering FREE entry to the Museum on Saturday 13th September (as well as our Big Open Day event on Saturday 20th!). We can't wait to see you there.

Our mailing list keeps you up-to-date with all the latest news and events at the Museum. Want to be the first to hear about our evening talks, temporary exhibitions, and more? Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/292adbe39013/riflemans-museum-newsletter

Wounded in a heroic charge at Delhi and awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions #OnThisDay in 1857, Rifleman John Divane died in obscurity, buried in a pauper’s grave. Read the full story of his life on our website: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/rifleman-john-divane-vc

Our volunteers produce some absolutely wonderful hand-painted miniature models - and we're very lucky that they also run our @modelsforheroes.bsky.social  modelling sessions, which are free for serving and former armed forces & emergency service personnel!

Good morning! We're open as usual, Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).  We're busy gearing up for Winchester Military Museum's Big Open Day on 20th September - check out our website for more info!

The Museum will be closing early tomorrow, Saturday 6th September, at 1pm (last entry 12.30pm). We do apologise for any inconvenience!

Don't forget to check your brakes! We're finishing off this week with another photo #FromTheArchive, of Capt. Robert Fellowes' driver, Abbot, doing some routine maintenance in 1941.

Rifleman Edward “Ned” Costello served with distinction in the 95th Rifles during the Peninsular War and went on to fight at Waterloo, earning several medals for courage, including the Military General Service Medal with multiple clasps.

Mark your calendars: Saturday 20th September is Winchester’s Military Museums’ Big Open Day, featuring free Museum entry, live re-enactors, shooting range, family fun & a star guest from Sharpe, and so much more! Check out the FB event for more info: https://fb.me/e/3pozgrmL7

Good morning! We're open as usual, Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Don't forget to visit our temporary exhibition, From Ballroom to Battlefield: Life of a Regency Soldier!

What do you think this unidentified Rfn from c. 1899-1900 in South Africa is looking at through his telescope in this week's photo #FromTheArchive?  Looks like it might be the last few weeks of our temporary exhibition! Don't forget to come and visit before it leaves on 17th September.

Our last evening talk, 'Maj Gen Nugent: The Irish Rifleman who commanded Ulster Division at the Somme' is now available to view on our website, along with the rest of our evening talks archive: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/evening-talks-archive

In-person tickets for Thursday's evening talk are now sold out! If you've missed out on tickets but you'd still like to attend, you can still purchase tickets for the live Zoom broadcast, or get access for free if you're an RGJ Association member or serving Rifleman!

Good morning! We're open this week from Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). If you're looking for a way to spend the day, we've got kids trails, activities, a temporary exhibition, and two floors of fascinating military history for all the family!

#OnThisDay in 1813: The Rifle Brigade, then known as the 95th Regiment of Foot (Rifles), marked their Regimental Birthday with their first ever Regimental Dinner dinner at Santa Barbara, Spain.

Unfortunately the Museum is closed today for the bank holiday. We'll be open again as usual from 10am on Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding!

The Museum will be CLOSED on bank holiday Monday, 25th August. Apologies for any inconvenience - we'll be open again as usual at 10am on Tuesday.

This week's photo #FromTheArchive shows 2RB hoisting guns onto the wharf in Alexandria, Egypt, c.1898! Here's hoping nothing got dropped on anybody's toes. Have a great weekend!

Any guesses who this beautiful embroidered waistcoat belongs to? Hint: he might have been too big for his Boots, but there's no Beef here...

We've still got a few tickets left for our evening talk next week: The Balkans: Are They Still the Powder Keg of Europe? Find out more & grab tickets before they go: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/the-balkans-are-they-still-the-powder-keg-of-europe

Sjt Edward Cooper, KRRC, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions #OnThisDay in 1917, when he rushed a blockhouse from which machine gun fire was causing heavy fire, leading to the capture of even machine guns and forty-five prisoners and saving many lives.

This week’s photo #FromTheArchive takes us back to 1989, when the Waterloo diorama served as the backdrop for a royal visit from HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Col John Tillett & Maj Gen Giles Mills (pictured) were among those viewing the diorama, which remains an enduring centrepiece of the museum today.

Join us next Monday, 18th August, for our FREE coffee & modelling session for veterans of the armed forces and emergency services, as well as those currently serving. Good company, free refreshments, the chance to try out a new hobby, & free museum entry - we'll see you there, 12.30 - 15.00!

Good morning! We're open as usual this week, Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). ⚠️ Please note that our temporary exhibition, From Ballroom to Battlefield, will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and will be open again on Friday.

Open wide! Don't worry - no real teeth were pulled in the taking of this week's photo #FromTheArchive, which is a spoof snapshot purporting to show the company dentist at work in Borneo, 1965.

The Balkans: are they still "The Powder Keg of Europe"? Join us for this month's evening talk on 28th August where Col Nick Ilic will delve into 110 years of Balkan history to uncover the roots of its instability and evaluates the situation today. Find out more & book tickets: http://bit.ly/4lY12KJ

Our new swag has dropped! Check out this brand new Rifleman's Museum t-shirt, available in three colours. Is there something you'd like to see in our shop? We'd love to hear your ideas, let us know 👇

🚫 Please respect our heritage. 🚫 This morning, a bicycle was found chained to the wheel of one of the historic cannons outside the Museum, causing damage to the paintwork.

Rfn Frederick Corbett, KRRC, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions #OnThisDay, 1882. Corbett stayed by the side of a fallen officer to try and treat his wounds, even under heavy fire, until he was carried from the field. #militaryhistory #history #KRRC

Good morning! We're open as usual, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Don't forget that as well as our temporary exhibition, we've got loads of activities to keep the kids busy this summer!

This week's photo #FromTheArchive is... well, okay, we don't actually have any context except that this is 2KRRC "on the Victoria", but it looks like Neptune's along for the ride, along with plenty of other characters!

In our 'Ballroom to Battlefield' exhibition, you can see some really wonderful pieces that aren't usually on display - including these beautiful uniforms. The exhibition is free with your admission to the Museum, and runs until September - don't miss out!

Our temporary exhibition celebrating #JaneAusten250, 'From Ballroom to Battlefield: Regency Soldiers at War and Leisure' is now open!

Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Salamanca, 1812, one of Wellington’s most decisive victories. This defining moment in the history of The Rifles saw all 4 forming regiments fight together for the first time.

Good morning! We're open as usual, Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening of our temporary exhibition 'From Ballroom to Battlefield' has been delayed, but we hope to open the exhibition this week. Keep an eye out for more updates!

This week's photo #fromthearchive shows Corporal White being carried after winning the King's Medal and the Watkins Cup at the Army rifle championship at Bisley!

Yesterday we were at Winchester Visitor Information Centre to set up a free exhibit all about VE & VJ Day, in collaboration with the rest of Winchester's Military Museums. Drop in for a glimpse into the final days of the war, and visit any of the museums to discover even more!

Good morning! We're open as usual, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).  We're also getting ready for our upcoming temporary exhibition, 'From Ballrooms to Battlefields: Regency Soldiers at War and Leisure' to celebrate #JaneAusten250! Find out more: https://bit.ly/4eBTgmL

We absolutely love to receive donations that give a glimpse into the life of Riflemen - this sketchbook from 1941/42 that we've just received contains some wonderful caricatures! Pictured here are Rfn Stone, Hodder & Wickham.