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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Harry Howitt
3 weeks 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)
a month 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.
Daniel McMillan
3 months agoI'm surprised at the exhibitions within this museum, I took my daughters as they had there school project put up as an exhibition. The staff were really polite and friendly and we're very informative with my girls. There were many looked after artifacts, ranging from roman, Anglo saxon , Egyptian and many more, to which I was actually glued looking at.
Thien
a month agoAn absolutely amazing and beautiful art gallery. The Room of Wight was beautifully arranged. John was a lovely and insightful guide accommodating us as a very late entry. Thanks for such a great experience!
Kelly
a month agoNever been here before, can't believe it's free! Art, ceramics, taxidermy, sculptures, mummys and more. Bigger than expected. Thoroughly enjoyed it, something for everyone, very interesting and informative. Friendly and helpful staff which is an added bonus.