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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 King’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.
📅 2nd April – 25 June
🕒 09.30 – 16.00
📍 Hampshire Record Office
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.
📅 19th May, 2025
🕒 12.30 – 15.00
📍 The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum
From Red Coats to Camouflage – Explore the Evolution of Military Uniforms!
This May half term, uncover the history of military uniforms and camouflage! Follow our special uniform-themed trail, get hands-on with camouflage activities, and see how style meets strategy on the battlefield.
📅 26th May – 31st May
🕒 10.00 – 16.00
📍 The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum
Father’s Day Medal Making
Design a special medal just for your dad — you’ll choose the shape, pick the colours, and add what makes your dad a true hero.
📅 31st May – 14th June
🕒 10.00 – 16.00
📍 The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum
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.
📅 16th June, 2025
🕒 12.30 – 15.00
📍 The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum
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.
📅 26th June, 2025
🕒 17.45 – 19.30
📍 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 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
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
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?
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
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!
📅 2nd April – 25 June
🕒 09.30 – 16.00
📍 Hampshire Record Office
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.
📅 23rd October, 2025
🕒 17.45 – 19.30
📍 The Kincaid Gallery, The Rifleman’s Museum