Keep Military Museum

Keep Military Museum Thousands of original exhibits of military history relating to the regiments of Devonshire and Dorset Wheelchair access to all display floors by lift.

The artefacts, weapons, uniforms, medals and of course the stories of the soldiers and their families and much more are on display over three floors. Computer and digital presentation, realistic battle environments, together with exhibitions, tell the tales of courage humour and sacrifice of the soldiers and their families who have served in the regiments of Devon and Dorset for more than 300 year

s. We aim to make our history available via the web, which is a key part of our outreach programme. Our virtual galleries provide in depth coverage of topics, documents can be downloaded and we will be developing educational services in support of Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and GCSE. The Keep Museum' constituent Regiments are The Devonshire Regiment, The Dorset Regiment, The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, The Dorset Yeomanry, The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry, The Dorset Militia, The Royal Devon Yeomanry and 94 Field Regiment RA. Spectacular views from the battlements of Hardy's Dorset are an added bonus. Disabled toilet facilities are available.

23/06/2026
The Empress of India Medal was presented to a selected NCO or man in each British and Indian Regiment, stationed in Indi...
22/06/2026

The Empress of India Medal was presented to a selected NCO or man in each British and Indian Regiment, stationed in India 1877. This medal was awarded to Sergeant W Clinch of the 39th Regiment of Foot.

Twenty three years earlier William Clinch had served as a Boy Soldier with the Regiment in the Crimea. In 1880 he was Commissioned as the last Quartermaster of the 39th Regiment of Foot, and retired in 1895 as Captain Quartermaster after more than 40 years service.

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Head over to our YouTube channel now to check out our brief history of the Military Engineering Experimental Establishme...
20/06/2026

Head over to our YouTube channel now to check out our brief history of the Military Engineering Experimental Establishment (MEXE).

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Join us for this month’s WMHG talk!This month’s online WMHG talk centres on Bloody Albuera and Britain’s involvement in ...
19/06/2026

Join us for this month’s WMHG talk!

This month’s online WMHG talk centres on Bloody Albuera and Britain’s involvement in the Peninsular War and the successful halting of Marshal Massena’s advance into Portugal at The Lines of Torres Vedras.

£5 per person. To attend the Zoom meeting, you should email [email protected] for further information about bank transfer details and the necessary Meeting ID/Passcode.

There is NO in-person talk at the ARC this month.

Marching band - The Mardan, Calcutta, 1935, Devonshire Regiment.DORMM:2008/2262
18/06/2026

Marching band - The Mardan, Calcutta, 1935, Devonshire Regiment.

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2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment in India 1921 - 1922. From the collection of Private W J Piper, this photograph shows ...
17/06/2026

2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment in India 1921 - 1922. From the collection of Private W J Piper, this photograph shows a mule loaded with weapons and kit.

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India Medal clasp Punjab Frontier 1897-1898. Awarded to, Private C Varndell, 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment.DORMM:EX...
15/06/2026

India Medal clasp Punjab Frontier 1897-1898. Awarded to, Private C Varndell, 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment.

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1st Battalion Devonshire and Dorset Regiment training, 1962, soldier from 'A' Company pushing a Land Rover through mud....
12/06/2026

1st Battalion Devonshire and Dorset Regiment training, 1962, soldier from 'A' Company pushing a Land Rover through mud.

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We are hiring a part-time Outreach Officer!For more information about the role and the requirements, visit: https://www....
11/06/2026

We are hiring a part-time Outreach Officer!

For more information about the role and the requirements, visit: https://www.keepmilitarymuseum.org/vacancies/

For those interested, please send a CV and covering letter setting out how you meet the requirements of the role to Elliot Metcalfe: [email protected]

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Barrack Road
Dorchester
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Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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