The Gurkha Museum

I decided to make a trip to Winchester on the 4th September 2018. Winchester is a city and the county town of Hampshire, England. It is situated about 61 miles south west of London and around 13 from Southampton which is its closest city. Winchester developed from the Roman town of Venta Belgarum. The city is, home to the University of Winchester and Winchester College, the oldest public school in the United Kingdom still using its original buildings. There is so much to see here in this fine city and spending a day here you would find it difficult to cover all the famous sites. I then walked up to the Winchester’s Military Quarter which is situated in the impressive preserved Victorian barracks next to the Great Hall. There are six museums to explore, each one with stunning collections of medals, beautiful paintings, uniforms, fascinating archive film and personal souvenirs. Together they tell the story of British soldiers in peace and in war, at home and abroad, in the last 300 years. There is something to interest all ages, and all members of the family: you can hear the stories of the Battle of Waterloo and of the Charge of the Light Brigade, experience the culture of Nepal, and discover when women first joined the Army. You can also find out how the Hampshire Tigers got their name, and what it takes to be a modern Rifleman.
Winchester’s Military Museums is a grouping of six military museums situated within yards of each other on an historic site close to the city centre of Winchester and adjacent to the Great Hall. The six museums are:
Horse Power, the Regimental Museum of The King’s Royal Hussars
The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum
The Royal Green Jackets Museum
The Rifles Museum
The Gurkha Museum
The Guardroom Museum, the Museum of the Adjutant-General’s Corps
Each museum is separately run and well worth a visit in its own right. A visit to Winchester’s Military Museums, however, provides an opportunity to visit all of them and enjoy an interesting day out.
Additionally, there is a Visitor’s Centre with refreshments available at the on-site cafe Copper Joe’s.
Museum – Entry price
The Royal Green Jackets:
Adult – £5
Senior Citizens: £4.50
Students: £4.00
Children 16 years and under are free.
The Rifles Museums, Adult – £4
The Gurkha Museum, Adult – £4
Horse Power, Adult – £3
Entry to the Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum, Adjutant General’s Museum and The Rifles Collection is free.

Was very impressed with amount of quality artifacts at The Gurkha museum, which also had lots of interactive elements and was full of important memorabilia with a stacked literary floor. Charlie Martin, head of fundraising and marketing gave us full insight into their upcoming plans for modernisation. Had a lovely breakfast at the nearby coffee shop. Smokey joes too! Definately worth a visit.

Spent an hour touring through the exhibition and understanding the history of the Gurkhas. The museum is compact so do come when there are lesser crowds. Place is serene and peaceful, perfect for a morning activity and head towards High Street for lunch!

First time I have visted here in several years but always good to see. My late after served in Burma in WW2 in the signals along side the Gurkha regiments fighting the Japanese. Fearless bravery against horrendous conditions. My father served 2 years out there slogging away to beat the Japanese and survival was almost impossible but he made it. I later worked along side the Gurkha bodyguards and security team looking after the Brunei Royal Family when in UK.

Worth it and history of bravest of the brave, bonus extra mueseum of rifles many more attraction in town.

Very interesting museum. Been wanting to visit for some time. Gurkha exibits about their training, and valour were very inspiring. Really liked the 3D model of Nepal 🇳🇵. We have been on several month-long treks in remote regions there which brought it sll into perspective.

Spent about 2 hours at Gurkha museum, then went across to the nearby Rifles Museum and spent similar time there.

Loved the museum, so many exhibits and items of the history of the Gurkhas and their culture. Will recommend the museum to anyone

Great place to learn Gurkha history. Brief but impressive.