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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

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 Kingโ€™s Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) and the Rifle Brigade in the final months of World War II, leading up to Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

๐Ÿ“… 2nd April – 25 June

๐Ÿ•’ 09.30 โ€“ 16.00

๐Ÿ“ 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.

๐Ÿ“… 26th June, 2025

๐Ÿ•’ 17.45 – 19.30

๐Ÿ“ 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 soldierโ€™s life to vivid life, from the frontlines to the ballroom, complete with hands-on activities, period dress-up, and fascinating stories.

๐Ÿ“… 15th July โ€“ 22nd August

๐Ÿ•’ 10.00 โ€“ 16.00

๐Ÿ“ 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 decideโ€”does it still deserve the title of “Europeโ€™s Powder Keg”?

๐Ÿ“… 28th August, 2025

๐Ÿ•’ 17.45 – 19.30

๐Ÿ“ The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum

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

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 Kingโ€™s Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) and the Rifle Brigade in the final months of World War II, leading up to Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

๐Ÿ“… 2nd April – 25 June

๐Ÿ•’ 09.30 โ€“ 16.00

๐Ÿ“ Hampshire Record Office

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 soldierโ€™s life to vivid life, from the frontlines to the ballroom, complete with hands-on activities, period dress-up, and fascinating stories.

๐Ÿ“… 15th July โ€“ 22nd August

๐Ÿ•’ 10.00 โ€“ 16.00

๐Ÿ“ The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum

Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session

Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session

Join us at The Riflemanโ€™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.

๐Ÿ“… 21st July, 2025

๐Ÿ•’ 12.30 โ€“ 15.00

๐Ÿ“ The Kincaid Gallery, The Riflemanโ€™s Museum

Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session

Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session

Join us at The Riflemanโ€™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.

๐Ÿ“… 18th August, 2025

๐Ÿ•’ 12.30 โ€“ 15.00

๐Ÿ“ The Kincaid Gallery, The Riflemanโ€™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 decideโ€”does it still deserve the title of “Europeโ€™s Powder Keg”?

๐Ÿ“… 28th August, 2025

๐Ÿ•’ 17.45 – 19.30

๐Ÿ“ The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum

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!

๐Ÿ“… 27th October – 1st November

๐Ÿ•’ 09.30 โ€“ 16.00

๐Ÿ“ The Rifleman’s Museum