Royal Engineers Museum

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Prince Arthur Road, Gillingham, ME7 1UR

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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.

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Mini Museum Explorers: The Art of a MedalFree! (worth double-checking)
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Mini Museum Explorers: The Art of a Medal

Designed for under 5s and their parents, grandparents, and carers, each session delves into a different part of the Museum’s collections through a blend of play, stories, trails, crafts, and science activities. These sessions encourage development, communication, and curiosity about the Royal Engineers and the world around us. Held on the second Tuesday of each month (Term Time) from 10am-11am. £4 per session per child (discounts with a Snob loyalty card); free for military families. Normal museum admission prices also apply. Please book in advance – sessions are limited to 20 under 5’s. Book here: https://re-museum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/35904?catID=35959& Tuesday 12th May - The Art of a Medal The British Armed Forces recognize service and personal achievement through the awarding of medals, which highlight important moments in a serviceperson’s career. Mini Museum Explorers will learn about the meaning and design of these medals by viewing and safely handling examples from the Museum’s collection. Inspired by what they see, Minis will create their own medal, using pens to design a colourful ribbon and clay tools to add carved details to the face of the medal.

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