Royal Engineers Museum

Address

Prince Arthur Road, Gillingham, ME7 1UR

Royal Engineers Museum is one of those venues that earns its place on the calendar. Here's what's coming up.

Upcoming events at Royal Engineers Museum

Build, Demolish, DefuseFree! (worth double-checking)
Arts & CultureHistory & Heritage

Build, Demolish, Defuse

Get Ready to RElive the past and shape the future at Build, Demolish, and Defuse! -Meet a First World War Sapper, learn about his life in the trenches, see his equipment and get a real feel of the day-to-day life of a soldier in the trenches. -Journey back to the Home Front, learn about the Blitz, evacuation and what happened on VE day. -Meet a WW2 Bomb Disposal Officer, learn about the tools of his trade, advancements in bomb technology throughout the war and what he did day to day. -Watch as the incredible model tanks (courtesy of Southeast Tanks Scale Model Club) come to life and drive around the museum. Perfect for history buffs, model enthusiasts, and families looking for a fun and educational experience! -Meet a Napoleonic Sapper, see a showcase of the tools of his trade. Hear how sappers were responsible for building fortifications, bridges, and roads, often under the harshest conditions and enemy fire. See how to load and make ready a musket and, if you're lucky, he will show you how to fire it. -Meet a Medieval Sapper, hear about his role in medieval warfare, detailing how sappers were crucial in undermining castle walls, building fortifications, and using their unique battlefield skills to breach enemy defenses and protect their own. And more! Looking for an action-packed family adventure? Join us at the Royal Engineers Museum on April 25-26 for an unforgettable event! Check out our prototype Shielder Armoured Mine Laying Vehicle.

Sat 25 AprRoyal Engineers Museum

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