The Royal Engineers Museum at UK, is like no other military museum you might have visited. It houses objects highlighting the enormous range of achievements of the Royal Engineers over the centuries, from the creation of the Ordnance Survey to the beginnings of flying, from the designing of the Albert Hall to the dangerous on-going task of bomb disposal.
Royal Engineers Museum
+44 1634 822839
Tuesday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11:30 – 17:00
Closed Monday
Admission fee
Gift shop
The Museum is next to the Royal School of Military Engineering at Brompton Barracks and only a short bus or taxi journey from Gillihngam or Chatham station (it ).
Aircraft collection
| XZ964
XT133 – – | Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3
Westland Sioux AH.1 Military balloon basket Vulcan hang-glider |
Key Highlights
- Exhibits and Collections:
- Engineering Ingenuity: Displays on bridge-building, tunneling, and fortifications, showcasing engineering feats from historical campaigns.
- Victoria Crosses: A collection of 25 Victoria Crosses awarded to members of the Royal Engineers for acts of extraordinary bravery.
- Medals and Uniforms: An extensive collection of military regalia and decorations.
- Vehicles and Equipment: Historic vehicles, including military transport, and examples of cutting-edge equipment used in field engineering.
- Humanitarian Role: Stories of how the Corps contributed to disaster relief and rebuilding efforts globally.
- Artifacts:
- Maps, drawings, and plans created by the Royal Engineers during wars and exploration.
- Relics from significant historical events like the Crimean War and both World Wars.