Name: Aldershot Military Museum
Rating: 5.0

Aldershot Military Museum

Aldershot Military Museum, Queen's Avenue, Aldershot GU11 2LG, UK

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Aldershot Military Museum, Housed in the only surviving brick-built barrack blocks left in Aldershot, our local history museum tells the story of daily life for both soldiers and civilians in Rushmoor.

Stories from the towns of Aldershot and Farnborough are told using our vibrant collections within the fascinating, original buildings. Explore the site, admire the tanks and military vehicles, take on the assault course and join in with the hands-on activities.

Price starts from £11.00 for Adults(18 years and over), £8.00 for Children(5-15 & under 5s free) and £36.75 for Family(up to 5 people, max. 2 adults). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

The Museum Galleries: See a Victorian shop and find out about the French Imperial Family, the construction of Farnborough Abbey and the pottery industry of Farnborough and Cove. In 1908, Farnborough was the site of Britain’s first powered flight by the American, Samuel Franklin Cody. Cody was a flamboyant character, frequently seen wearing a Stetson and riding a white horse. When flying, he never strapped himself into his aircraft or wore a parachute, but a helmet did provide some measure of head protection. This helmet was purchased in 1996 and can be seen in the gallery, along with a reconstruction of part of his workshop.
Montgomery's Barn: 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 wartime caravans and was moved to the museum in 1996. It houses some of the museum’s collection of vehicles.
World War II Assault Course: Challenge your little soldiers to jump, leap, climb and swing through our action-packed assault course, inspired by real assault courses used in training during World War II!

Things to do: The museum is a great place for the whole family to enjoy. Here are just a few of the things on offer:

Handle the rifles which troops in Aldershot used from the 1850s to the present day.
Explore our collection of tanks, armoured personnel carriers and other military vehicles
Take on the challenge of our World War II-inspired assault course
Spot the objects around the museum with our fun activity sheets
Browse the museum shop for military-themed books, toys, gifts, souvenirs and pocket-money treats

Facilities

Parking: Turn onto Evelyn Woods Road from Queens Avenue and the museum car park is on the right hand side. The car park is free.
Food & Drinks: Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available from our café and picnics are welcome outdoors.
Toilets: Accessible toilet available in Boyce Building.
Dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome, as long as they are clearly identifiable.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £11.00
Child (5-15 years): £8.00
Under 5s: Free
Family Ticket (up to 5 people, max. 2 adults): £36.75
Concession: £10.00

Pricing URL: https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/aldershot-military-museum

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Our large meeting room in the Boyce building is available for hire. Suitable for meetings, talks, workshops, music practice, dances, kid's birthday parties, community groups or classes. Standing capacity of 60 or seated capacity of 50. Kitchen, accessible toilet, car parking (20 spaces), Wi-Fi, projector & screen, tables & chairs, cutlery & crockery, and flipchart.

Prices: From £25 per hour + VAT. Museum admission can be included at a discount during your hire.

Email us at [email protected] to discuss hire options.

Mon 6th Apr: 10:00 - 16:00
Tue 7th Apr: 10:00 - 16:00
Wed 8th Apr: 10:00 - 16:00
Thu 9th Apr: 10:00 - 16:00
Fri 10th Apr: 10:00 - 16:00
Sat 4th Apr: 10:00 - 16:00
Sun 5th Apr: 10:00 - 16:00

Time may vary please check here: https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/aldershot-military-museum

Address: Aldershot Military Museum, Queen's Avenue, Aldershot GU11 2LG, UK

Post Code: GU11 2LG

Council: Rushmoor

County: Hampshire

By public transport: We are two miles from both Aldershot and Farnborough railway stations and the No.1 bus service runs from both stations every 12 minutes to outside the museum, taking about 15 minutes for the journey. Alight at Hammersley Road stop if travelling from Aldershot, or Napier Gardens stop if travelling from Farnborough. The museum is also one mile - 25 minutes' walk - from North Camp railway station.
By car: The museum is located on Queens Avenue, Aldershot. Turn onto Evelyn Woods Road from Queens Avenue and the museum car park is on the right hand side. The car park is free.
Parking: Turn onto Evelyn Woods Road from Queens Avenue and the museum car park is on the right hand side. The car park is free.