Having gone to the battlefields of Isandhlwana and the Drift etc it was my dream to complete the tour and visit the museum. Wat an awesome day out. Brecon is a beautiful town and the museum is just great. Friendly staff who were willing to interact with me and the kids had fun too

A compact museum packed with information at every turn—it may take less than five minutes to walk through, but over an hour if you take the time to read and absorb the rich detail behind each exhibit. At just £6.50 per adult, and with free roadside parking conveniently available right outside its modest entrance, the Royal Welsh Regimental Museum is a hidden gem for anyone interested in military or World War history.

This is my local museum. It is the Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh Regiment, an amalgamation of many regiments, including The South Wales Borderers, more famously known as the 24th Regiment of Foot. It is a fascinating place to explore. Its collection spans more than 300 years of regimental history, with artefacts gathered from all over the world. The Medal Room is especially impressive, holding around 3,000 medals. At the heart of the museum is the Victoria Cross case, which displays sixteen replicas representing the originals—still owned by the regiment but far too valuable to be shown. The real jewel, though, is the Zulu War Room. This gallery brings to life the dramatic story of the 24th Regiment of Foot during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, made famous by the classic films Zulu and Zulu Dawn. For their bravery in that campaign, the regiment was awarded 13 Victoria Crosses at the battles of Rokes Drift and Isandlwana alone. It was after these actions that Queen Victoria herself called them “The Noble 24th.” 9 of the 11 VC’s won at Rorke’s Drift are still held by the museum, making it, arguably, the most valuable medal collection in the world. On top of this, the museum holds an extensive archive (available to researchers by appointment) as well as a rich collection of paintings, dioramas, drums, assegais, ammunition, uniforms, badges, and countless other artefacts. It’s a must-visit for anyone with an interest in history.

Interesting museum covering the history of the regiments role in war, Extensive collection of medals, uniforms and personal effects such as diaries.

Museum features several detailed exhibitions on ww2 that can entertain even a general visitor. Interesting exhibition on the British Zulu connection which you might not even learn of in school. The building itself has a charming appearance and is listed along with the Barracks which are adjacent. There is a garden out the front of the museum which is well-cared for. On the day that I visited there was a number of other visitors which gave the museum a good energy, but not at all noisy. There was a good staff presence who were very helpful. There are toilets inside.