The Rifleman's Museum

The Rifleman's Museum The Rifleman's Museum records the history of The Rifles, The Royal Green Jackets and their predecessors. The Waterloo diorama is a favourite for visitors.

Based in Peninsula Barracks, The Royal Green Jackets Museum is one of six military museums in Winchester. Laid out chronologically over two floors, starting with the Peninsula Wars, the museum’s displays tell of the part played by the regiments in campaigning for peace over two and half centuries, and how the regiments’ approach to soldiering and readiness to adopt new ideas were often ahead of th

e rest. It features a 25 square metre model of the battlefield with 30,000 model soldiers and horses, plus a 5 minute sound and light commentary, narrated by Kate Adie CBE, describing what happened on 18 June 1815, the day of the battle. The bottom floor of the museum tells the story of the regiment in WW1, WW2 and all the way up to 2007. The museum is a visit for all, with dressing up, interactive displays, videos, audio and object handling. The upstairs is accessible via the staircase and the stair lift. There is also free parking for the museum right outside with a café next door! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Good morning! We're open as usual this week, including for today's Bank Holiday! You can visit us Monday - Saturday, 10a...
31/08/2026

Good morning! We're open as usual this week, including for today's Bank Holiday! You can visit us Monday - Saturday, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).

Good morning! We're open as usual, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). We've got summer trails & activities g...
24/08/2026

Good morning! We're open as usual, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).

We've got summer trails & activities galore - and don't forget that kids under 16 go free! Plus, if you Gift Aid your tickets, you'll be able to come back as many times as you like for the next year for free!

This week's photo goes all the way back to 1856! These dashing figures are Bugler J. Tobin, Pte S. Hill, and Cpl R. Wi...
21/08/2026

This week's photo goes all the way back to 1856! These dashing figures are Bugler J. Tobin, Pte S. Hill, and Cpl R. Wiseman, DCM, of the Rifle Brigade.

The Rifleman’s Museum is creating a new gallery to tell the story of The Rifles since its formation in 2007, celebrating...
19/08/2026

The Rifleman’s Museum is creating a new gallery to tell the story of The Rifles since its formation in 2007, celebrating its history, customs, ethos, and role. We're also building a public archive and reference library which will allow visitors to undertake research into the British Rifle Regiments!

With support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project is well underway, but the Museum needs your help to complete it. Be part of preserving the story of our Regiment for the next generation and receive exclusive rewards for your support: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/oprifleman

Serjeant Edward Cooper, KRRC, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in 1917, when he almost single-handedly t...
16/08/2026

Serjeant Edward Cooper, KRRC, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in 1917, when he almost single-handedly took 45 prisoners and captured 7 machine guns after rushing a German pillbox.

Cooper discovered he had been awarded the VC only when he saw it in the newspaper: "[the paper] opened out and there was an account about nine new VCs and I was surprised to see my name among them."

Read more on our website: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/stories/serjeant-edward-cooper-vc

This beautiful framed miniature of Lieutenant Edward Christian, 43rd (Monmouthshire) Regiment of Foot, was painted by Ni...
14/08/2026

This beautiful framed miniature of Lieutenant Edward Christian, 43rd (Monmouthshire) Regiment of Foot, was painted by Nicholas Condy, an artist who also served in the 43rd.

Find out more about both the subject and artist in our digital collection: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/collection/miniature-christian

This week while searching through our archive, we found this photo of a very good dog from 1907, from a collection of ph...
12/08/2026

This week while searching through our archive, we found this photo of a very good dog from 1907, from a collection of photos relating to 3 Rifle Brigade.

Should we start an collection?? 🤔

Good morning! We're open as usual, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).
10/08/2026

Good morning! We're open as usual, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).

This letter was written by Lieutenant Richard C***s Eyre of 2nd Battalion, 95th Foot, to his mother on 28th June 1815. I...
07/08/2026

This letter was written by Lieutenant Richard C***s Eyre of 2nd Battalion, 95th Foot, to his mother on 28th June 1815. It recounts his experience of the Battle of Waterloo, including his injury during the battle.

Rather jovially, Eyre recounts that "...in this last movement (about half past nine at night) which gloriously concluded a well and hard fought day, I was fortunate enough to get wounded!"

Find out more and read the rest of the letter in our digital collection: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/collection/waterloo-letter

Rfn Frederick Corbett, KRRC was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions 1882. From extraordinary battlefield courag...
05/08/2026

Rfn Frederick Corbett, KRRC was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions 1882. From extraordinary battlefield courage to a life marked by hardship and disgrace, Frederick Corbett’s story is a remarkable chapter in Victoria Cross history. Read the full story: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/stories/corbett-vc

Address

The Rifleman's Museum, Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road
Winchester
SO238TS

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

01962 828549

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