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What's On

We host regular events for all ages, ranging from evening talks and workshops to activity trails and holiday events for families. Be sure to check back regularly to hear about all the latest events hosted at the museum!

Featured Events

From Ballrooms to Battlefields: Regency Soldiers at War and Leisure

Step into the real world behind the romance with a captivating exhibition that brings the Regency soldier’s life to vivid life, from the frontlines to the ballroom, complete with hands-on activities, period dress-up, and fascinating stories.

📅 15th July – 22nd August

🕒 10.00 – 16.00

📍 The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum

The Balkans: Are They Still the Powder Keg of Europe?

Join us as we delve into 110 years of Balkan history to uncover the roots of its instability and decide—does it still deserve the title of “Europe’s Powder Keg”?

📅 28th August, 2025

🕒 17.45 – 19.30

📍 The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum

Winchester’s Military Museums Big Open Day

Get ready for a fantastic day out as Winchester’s Military Museums throw open their doors for an unforgettable, completely free open day!

📅 Sat 20th September, 2025

🕒 10.00-16.00

📍 Peninsula Barracks, Winchester

What's On

We host regular events for all ages, ranging from evening talks and workshops to activity trails and holiday events for families. Be sure to check back regularly to hear about all the latest events hosted at the museum!

All Upcoming Events

From Ballrooms to Battlefields: Regency Soldiers at War and Leisure

From Ballrooms to Battlefields: Regency Soldiers at War and Leisure

Step into the real world behind the romance with a captivating exhibition that brings the Regency soldier’s life to vivid life, from the frontlines to the ballroom, complete with hands-on activities, period dress-up, and fascinating stories.

📅 15th July – 22nd August

🕒 10.00 – 16.00

📍 The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum

Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session

Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session

Join us at The Rifleman’s Museum on the third Monday of every month for a free, relaxed model-making session exclusively for former and serving members of the armed forces and emergency services.

📅 21st July, 2025

🕒 12.30 – 15.00

📍 The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum

Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session

Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session

Join us at The Rifleman’s Museum on the third Monday of every month for a free, relaxed model-making session exclusively for former and serving members of the armed forces and emergency services.

📅 18th August, 2025

🕒 12.30 – 15.00

📍 The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum

The Balkans: Are They Still the Powder Keg of Europe?

The Balkans: Are They Still the Powder Keg of Europe?

Join us as we delve into 110 years of Balkan history to uncover the roots of its instability and decide—does it still deserve the title of “Europe’s Powder Keg”?

📅 28th August, 2025

🕒 17.45 – 19.30

📍 The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum

Winchester’s Military Museums Big Open Day

Winchester’s Military Museums Big Open Day

Get ready for a fantastic day out as Winchester’s Military Museums throw open their doors for an unforgettable, completely free open day!

📅 Sat 20th September, 2025

🕒 10.00-16.00

📍 Peninsula Barracks, Winchester

Weird & Wonderful: A Half Term Halloween Hunt!

Weird & Wonderful: A Half Term Halloween Hunt!

Follow our weird & wonderful Halloween trail and see if you can uncover the oddest artefacts lurking in the museum!

📅 27th October – 1st November

🕒 09.30 – 16.00

📍 The Rifleman’s Museum