April 14, 2021
After another period of lockdown the Museum staff and volunteers are looking forward to opening the doors and welcoming the public. Following the Government Guidelines the Museum will be reopening to visitors on Monday 17th May. The new hours will be from 10am -4pm Monday to Saturday. We look forward to seeing you. To celebrate…
July 15, 2020
The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum opened it’s doors to visitors today for the first time in nearly four months following the Government’s announcement of the lockdown. After much preparation to introduce the new measures as recommended in Government Guidelines for Galleries and Museums, the Museum opened at 10am this morning . The changes implemented…
May 5, 2020
This week will be the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe ) Day. On the 8th May 1945, from the balcony of the Ministry of Health building, Prime Minister Winston Churchill said in his speech, ‘My dear friends , this is your hour.
November 15, 2019
Our thoughts are with the family of Field Marshall Dwin Bramall who passed away earlier this week. He was a great supporter of the Museum he will be sadly missed. May you rest peacefully.
August 2, 2019
Riflemen from the past have been on parade in Winchester to commemorate Salamanca Day – The Rifles regimental birthday named after the Peninsular War battle of 1812. The 2nd Battalion 95th Rifles re-enactors were on duty at The Royal Green Jackets Museum. Visitors stepped back in time, with staff also wearing regency costume, and…
