Winchester's Military Museums

About

With five engaging museums situated in the historic site of Peninsula Barracks, and a sixth Museum located just outside the City, no visit to Winchester would be complete without visiting Winchester's Military Museums!

The six museums are:

HorsePower, the Regimental Museum of The King’s Royal Hussars

The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum

The Rifleman’s Museum

The Gurkha Museum

The Royal Logistic Corps Museum

The Adjutant-General’s Corps Museum

Each museum offers a unique experience and has its own story to tell. There are fantastic collections of medals, paintings, uniforms, models, and military objects on display across the whole site, making a trip to Winchester’s Military Museums worth a visit.

For coffee, a light lunch, or afternoon tea, Joe’s Cafe can be found at the The Adjutant General’s Corps Museum.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Admission to The Rifleman’s Museum and The Gurkha Museum is £6.50, with discounts available for concessions. Admission to HorsePower is £5. Admission to all other museums is free.
A joint Winchester’s Military Museums Ticket is available from the museums with paid entry for £16, offering entry to all the museums.

Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Lift - Lift or stairlift available in all museums which have more than one floor
All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Disabled persons toilet - All the museums have wheelchair access and disabled persons toilets except The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum (although there is one in the same building).
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Catering

Cafe - On-site café open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm with indoor and outdoor seating
Outdoor eating area
Refreshments Available

Children & Infants

Family Friendly, Children Welcome - Family fun – regularly hosts events and activities for children and families, especially during school holidays and half term

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Conference facilities - Limited conference facilities are available.
No Pets
Open all year round
Toilets

Parking & Transport

Free parking - Limited parking available
On Site Car Parking
Railway station within 5 miles
Railway station within walking distance

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit - Usually 1-2 hours.
Delta accepted
Groups Accepted
Maestro
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard
MasterCard accepted
Max group size - The maximum group size is 50 people.
Min group size - The minimum group size is 10 people.
Open by appointment outside normal opening times - Please enquire for full details.
Special group rates - Please enquire for full details.
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Visa
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre
Indoor Attraction
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction - Some parts of the museums may be outside.

Specialist Features

Family Fun - Occasionally hosts Family Fun days.
Marketed Towards Children - During School Holidays and Half-Term.

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Close to M3 motorway Park & Ride. Parking available at City car parks. Museums located at western end (top) of the High Street and close to The Great Hall.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest railway station is Winchester Rail Station, which is approximately 0.4 miles from Winchester's Military Museums. Alternatively, there is a city bus station within ten minutes walking distance.

Awards

Tourism South East Award - Tourism South East Member 25/26 - Bronze 2025

Opening Times

Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum - Opening Time: (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday - Friday	10:00	- 16:30*
Saturday	10:30	- 15:30*
Sunday	Closed

The HorsePower Museum - Opening Time: (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
Day	Times
Monday - Friday	10:00	- 16:00*
Saturday	12:00	- 16:00*
Sunday	Closed*

The Rifleman’s Museum - Opening Time: (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
Day	Times
Monday - Saturday	10:00	- 16:00*
Sunday	Closed*

Gurkha Museum - Opening Time: (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
Day	Times
Monday - Saturday	10:00	- 17:00*
Sunday	Closed*
Bank Holiday	Closed

The Royal Logistic Corps Museum (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
Day	Times
Tuesday - Saturday	09:30	- 16:00

The Adjutant General’s Corps Museum (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
Day	Times
Tuesday - Saturday	10:00	- 17:00

* HorsePower Museum is closed 12:45pm-1:15pm daily.
Opening times may vary on bank holidays or across the Christmas period. Please check websites of individual museums before visiting.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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