The Royal Lancers Museum has been located at Derby Museum and Art Gallery since 1973. It highlights the remarkable history of the Royal Lancers and three of its antecedent regiments; the 9th Queen’s Royal Lancers, the 12th Royal Lancers and the 9th/12th Royal Lancers.
The Royal Lancers Museum forms part of the Soldiers’ Story gallery which includes collections relating to the Derbyshire Yeomanry and the Sherwood Foresters. The Gallery looks at what life was like in the army from the 1700s to the present day, through uniform, artefacts and personal stories. Displays include a fantastic collection of uniform, medals, weapons and equipment from Napoleonic times to the present day including chapkas, shakos and sabretaches.
Highlights include the Barton trumpet which was used to sound the Charge at Waterloo in 1815 and the field kit which was used by Lord Airlie, Commanding Officer of the 12th Royal Lancers, who was killed leading his lancers at Diamond Hill during the Boer War. Why not visit and try out Guard Duty in the original sentry box which used to be outside Normanton Barracks in Derby? Or you could try out the interactive world map showing all the places where the British Army has served.
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Tiana Miller
4 months agoI really enjoyed my visit to Derby Museum. The archaeology section was full of interesting pieces and told the stories in a way that was easy to follow. The highlight for me was definitely Joseph Wright’s paintings, they were displayed beautifully and felt really special to see in person. The museum itself is easy to get around and has a nice mix of history and art. A great place to spend an afternoon.
Phil White
3 months agoA fantastic little museum,lots to see even though it's only a few rooms. The artifacts from around the world were very interesting
Salman Afridi
2 months agoIt's one of the best places to visit It's so good size for a museum that it won't make kids tired. Everything inside it for art to stuffed animals and including Mummy Amazing please to visit
Harry Howitt
10 months agoGreat free experience in Derby. Some really interesting things to see in here, with a number of different themed rooms over 3 floors. The staff helped us out and were really friendly and welcoming! Well worth a trip
Holly Blessington (Holly B)
10 months agoDidn't know what a gem this was! Free entry for this place is mad. It has so much to see. There was art, taxidermy, ceramics, history of war room. A cafe on the ground floor too. So much to see and can easily spend a good hour or two here. The staff were pleasant and helpful, too.