Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

About This Museum

The museum was refurbished in 2014, made possible through a Heritage Lottery Fund. The museum boasts all new exhibits, interactive display and activities for visitors as well as contemporary film records, the magnificent medal collection, highly decorative uniforms, weapons and souvenirs from all corners of the globe. It also houses the collections of the Regiments of Gloucestershire accumulated over the last 300 years. Exciting and colourful displays include life-size dioramas, sound effects, archive film and many interesting displays reflecting the history of the County’s regiments in the service of the Crown.

The library and archive of the Gloucestershire Regiment are housed nearby and may be viewed by appointment.

Regiments in this Museum

Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment, Gloucestershire Regiment, 28th (or North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot, 28th Regiment of Foot, Colonel Gibson’s Regiment of Foot, 61st (or South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot, 61st Regiment of Foot, 3rd Foot (2nd Battalion) re-constituted as 61st Foot, Royal Gloucestershire Hussars.

Visiting Advice

10 minutes walk from the City Centre, following brown signs to the Historic Docks Nearest Carpark in Southgate Street, 2 minute walk away. Pay & display parking.

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