Join us on the 19th September for our Heritage Open Days event!
- Free entry: admission is free for everyone, all day, 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
- Re-enactors: meet members of the 95th Rifles, who’ll show you their uniform and kit, and tell you all about the life of a Rifleman in the 19th Century
- Militaria: browse and buy from the militaria stall in the Kincaid Gallery
- Temporary exhibition: see footage, photographs, and items from the Green Jackets Parachute Club
- Children’s trails and activities: follow trails around the museum, dress up in uniforms, learn fun facts and colour in pictures to take home with you
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.
This year, the event is themed around ‘everyday histories’, so join us at The Rifleman’s Museum to find out what life was like for Riflemen throughout history – from fighting on the front lines to leisure time, hobbies, and home life.