The Royal Welsh Museum has a collective history of over 300 years through antecedent regiments South Wales Borderers and Monmouthshire Regiment (24th Foot), Welch Regiment (41st/69th Foot), Royal Welch Fusiliers (23rd Foot) and Royal Regiment of Wales. Located in the historic Brecon Barracks Armory (built in 1804), our exhibitions bring the past to life through a variety of objects to tell the story of those who served. Highlights include our World War One and Two displays and the Anglo- Zulu War.
Open annually Monday to Friday 10:00 – 17:00 (last admission 16:30). For seasonal openings at weekends, please consult our website.
Step into history and explore the bravery, sacrifice, and legacy of our regiments. Plan your visit today!
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Catherine Heywood
9 months agoWe were very lucky to stumble upon this amazing place. It's a fantastic museum & definitely worth a visit. The volunteers were so knowledgeable & friendly. This was definitely one of the highlights to our holiday.
Tyrone Longman
9 months agoAbsolutely fantastic. Definitely worth the 5 pounds entrance fee.It was my childhood dream come true..The exhibits A+, from Anglo Zulu War to WW11. A wonderful experience.A big Thank you to Abbey with a wide range of knowledge.
Byron Smith
10 months agoA fantastic well maintained museum. Every artifact is clearly explained with careful detail adding a significant poignancy to a soldiers life. The staff there are extremely friendly without being intrusive, they provided us with additional knowledge to any exhibit we had questions about and took good care of my son too, who loved the whole experience also.
The WWII Professor Carrano
a year agoOne of the most amazing military museums in the UK. The history and artifacts regarding the Royal Welsh Regiment is quite impressive. Lovely staff that should be on everyone's tourist list in Wales.
G. Dunn
a year agoExcillent little museum. Well worth a visit while in Brecon. The Guide working there very informative and took time to really explain about the Zulu's. To think 800 of the 4000 who marched on R-Drift had already fought a battle, the jogged 15miles and fought again for another 8hrs were already aged 50yrs old.. Simply takes a breath away and deserves upmost respect. By the end of the battle the British were on last of their ammo. So just maybe 1 more hour, or simply going there first.. Things could been so different. Also never realised the colour of their sheilds were depending on age, and how experienced the Zulu is. So enjoy, take your time and enjoy this little museum.