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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
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
Victory on All Fronts -The KRRC & The Rifle Brigade’s Journey to VE Day
Join us at the Hampshire Record Office for a compelling temporary exhibition exploring the vital role played by the Kingโs Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) and the Rifle Brigade in the final months of World War II, leading up to Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
๐ 2nd April – 25 June
๐ 09.30 โ 16.00
๐ Hampshire Record Office
Maj Gen Nugent: The Irish Rifleman who commanded Ulster Division at the Somme
Discover the journey of Major-General Sir Oliver Nugent, from proud Regimental officer to commanding the Ulster Division on the Somme.
๐ 26th June, 2025
๐ 17.45 – 19.30
๐ The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum
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 soldierโs life to vivid life, from the frontlines to the ballroom, complete with hands-on activities, period dress-up, and fascinating stories.
๐ 15th July โ 22nd August
๐ 10.00 โ 16.00
๐ The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum
Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session
Join us at The Riflemanโs 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.
๐ 21st July, 2025
๐ 12.30 โ 15.00
๐ The Kincaid Gallery, The Riflemanโs Museum
Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session
Join us at The Riflemanโs 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.
๐ 18th August, 2025
๐ 12.30 โ 15.00
๐ The Kincaid Gallery, The Riflemanโs 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 decideโdoes it still deserve the title of “Europeโs Powder Keg”?
๐ 28th August, 2025
๐ 17.45 – 19.30
๐ The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum
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!
๐ 27th October – 1st November
๐ 09.30 โ 16.00
๐ The Rifleman’s Museum
Blitz, Battles, Capture, Survival: The Story of One Amazing Family During the Second World War
Based on her best-selling book, Annabel Venning tells the enthralling and moving tales of her relatives, the Walkers, during WW2: six ordinary young men and women, who each faced an extraordinary struggle for survival.
๐ 23rd October, 2025
๐ 17.45 – 19.30
๐ The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum