Aldershot Military Museum

The story of Aldershot Military Town and the civil towns of Aldershot, Farnborough and CoveHoused in the only surviving brick-built barrack blocks left in Aldershot, the museum tells the story of daily life for both soldier and civilian since 1854.

 

John Reed Gallery

Visit the John Reed Gallery, named after Brigadier John Reed who established the museum in 1984. It's in one of the only two surviving barrack bungalows built in North Camp in the 1890s. You can see the recreated barrack displays of the 1890s and 1950s, or even a married quarter living room of the 1960s. Alongside hundreds of objects ranging from a hoof pick to a search light, there are also many things to do. For younger (or older!) visitors there are puzzle cubes, a training tunnel, 'feely boxes' - you can even take a 'ride' in a tank simulator. If you dare you can also be shouted at by a drill sergeant!

 

Rushmoor Local History Gallery

Rushmoor Local History Gallery tells the story of Aldershot and Farnborough, the people & businesses... see Potters drum makers, a Victorian shop, about the French Imperial Family, the construction of Farnborough Abbey and the pottery industry of Farnborough and Cove.

 

Cody Gallery

In 1908, Farnborough was the site of Britain's first powered flight by the American, Samuel Franklin Cody. The gallery includes a reconstruction of part of Cody's workshop.

 

Cody was a flamboyant character, frequently seen wearing a Stetson and riding a white horse. When flying, he was a little more practical and has been often pictured wearing this flying helmet. Although he never strapped himself into his aircraft or wore a parachute, the helmet did provide some measure of head protection. The helmet was purchased in 1996 and can be seen in the Cody Gallery.

 

The Mongomery Gallery

This building once stood in the grounds of Field Marshal Montgomery's home at Isington near Alton. It was built for him in 1947 to house his war time caravans and was moved to the museum in 1995 and houses some of the museum's collection of larger exhibits including field guns and other vehicles.

 

The Boyce Building

This 1930s wooden barrack block came from Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Church Crookham, and was once the home of the Regimental Administration Offices for the camp. Carefully reconstructed at the museum thanks to a £50,000 Heritage Lottery grant, the Boyce Gallery explores the users of the barracks which were once home to the Royal Army Service Corps, Royal Army Medical Corps, Royal Corps of Transport and many battalions from the Brigade of Gurkhas before closing in 2000.

 

For further information please see the website.

Wednesday to Friday 10am–5pm

Saturday and Sunday 11am–4pm

Last entry 1/2 hour before closing

Adult £3.50

Child (5-15 years) £2.30

Concessions £2.30

Family (2 adults, 2 children) £9.00