Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum Events
D-Day 80 exhibition
Opening Date: Saturday 1st June
Cost: Free, with paid museum entry
Eighty years ago over 150,000 troops landed in Normandy to free Europe from Nazi domination. Amongst them were many men from Gloucestershire, including 2nd Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment.
The exhibition will tell the wider story of the operations from planning to the airborne invasion and beyond. We also highlight the personal stories of those from our county who took part in D-Day including:
- Sergeant Gilbert Brain who was awarded a Military Medal for his actions at Le Havre.
- Major Robin Dunn whose actions in holding back a Panzer Regiment north of Caen saw him awarded the Military Cross.
- Major Peter Clifford who operated one of the infamous ‘flail tanks’ clearing the beaches of mines so that the infantry could be safely landed.
The exhibition has been designed so that it can evolve to cover many of the major anniversaries coming up on the next year including Arnhem, Burma and VE Day.
Tank Buster
Friday 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd August (11:00 – 15:00)
Free with paid museum entry
Hide out in the bunker and look through your binoculars to find enemy tanks! Several of our veterans are highly trained in the identification and destruction of enemy vehicles. They’ll help you through the processes that they would have experienced.
A History of Weapons
Tuesday 13th & 20th August (11:00 – 15:00)
Free with paid museum entry
A great experience for kids who spend all their time playing war related computer games! We will be opening up our armoury to display an array weaponry that was historically used by the British Army and its soldiers.
Meet the Experts
Sunday 4th, 11th & 18th August
Time slots: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30 & 15:00
Do you have an ancestor or interesting artefact that you have always wanted to find out more about? Book an appointment to see what we can find out for you. The enquirer must pay for museum entry to access this service. Please email the address below for more info or to book an appointment:
Children's Trails
Monday 22nd June – Monday 1st September
Free of charge with museum entry
We have three new children’s trails that will enhance your family’s enjoyment of your visit. These interactive trails will keep the kids more entertained and educate them at the same time (without them knowing!)
