Housed in the only surviving brick-built barrack blocks left in Aldershot, the museum tells the story of daily life for both soldier and civilian.

The story of Aldershot military town and the towns of Aldershot and Farnborough is told using our vibrant collections within the fascinating, original buildings. Explore the site, admire the tanks, take on the assault course and join in with the hands-on activities. Throughout the year, we also run a programme of fun, family-friendly exhibitions and events.

Things to do

The museum is a great place for the whole family to enjoy. Here are just a few of the things on offer:

  • Handle the weapons which troops in Aldershot used from the 1850s to the present day.
  • Explore our collection of tanks, armoured personnel carriers and other military vehicles
  • Take on the challenge of our World War II-inspired assault course
  • Spot the objects around the museum with our fun activity sheets
  • Browse the museum shop for military-themed books, toys, gifts, souvenirs and pocket-money treats

Miss Daniell's Games Cafe

Inspired by the Aldershot Soldiers' Home and Institute established by Louisa Daniell in the Victorian era, we've set up our cosy cafe with a variety of table top board games.  Games are free to play and you can enjoy our range of hot and cold drinks, light snacks and ice cream.

We also have a covered picnic area outside the museum in our community garden.

The Local History Gallery

The Local History Gallery tells the story of Aldershot and Farnborough, the local people and businesses. See a Victorian shop and find out about the French Imperial Family, the construction of Farnborough Abbey and the pottery industry of Farnborough and Cove.

Also situated in this building is the Cody Gallery. In 1908, Farnborough was the site of Britain’s first powered flight by the American, Samuel Franklin Cody. Cody was a flamboyant character, frequently seen wearing a Stetson and riding a white horse. When flying, he never strapped himself into his aircraft or wore a parachute, but a helmet did provide some measure of head protection. This helmet was purchased in 1996 and can be seen in the gallery, along with a reconstruction of part of his workshop.

The Military History Gallery

The Military History Gallery is in one of the two surviving barrack blocks built in North Camp in the 1890s. It contains the John Reed Gallery, named after Brigadier John Reed who established the museum in 1984. Here you can see recreated barrack displays of the 1890s and 1950s and even a married quarters living room from the 1960s.

Montgomery's Barn

This building once stood in the grounds of Field Marshal Montgomery’s home at Isington near Alton. It was built for him in 1947 to house his wartime caravans and was moved to the museum in 1996. It houses some of the museum’s collection of larger exhibits including field guns and other vehicles.

World War II Assault Course

Challenge your little soldiers to jump, leap, climb and swing through our action-packed assault course, inspired by real assault courses used in training during World War II!

Assault course

 

 

Your visit

Admission

Pay once, visit all year! With your ticket, you can enjoy unlimited visits to Aldershot Military Museum and return as many times as you like for a whole year!

Ticket Price - pay once, visit all year
Adult £11.00
Child (5-15 years) £8.00
Concession £10.00
Under 5s Free
Family Ticket (up to 5 people, max. 2 adults)  - discount applied at checkout £36.75

Serving and retired British armed forces personnel receive 20% off the standard adult ticket price with valid ID (does not include event days).

Concessions

Concessions are available for the following visitor groups:

  • Students (16+)
  • Senior citizens (66+ years old)
  • Disabled people, with free entry for one personal assistant (please note that our website does not allow you to book the personal assistant ticket online.  Please book your other tickets and we will add the free personal assistant ticket when you arrive at the venue)
  • Those in receipt of Universal Credit

    Find out more about our concession and discounted tickets.

Prices exclude some special events and activities which may be charged separately – please check our What’s On for details. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Hampshire Cultural Trust is a charity and so, with your help, we’re able to benefit from the UK government’s Gift Aid scheme. Find out more about Gift Aid.

Group visits

To arrange a group visit to Aldershot Military Museum, please email aldershot@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk

Accessibility

The museum is located within four separate buildings. There are walkways between the Local History and John Reed Galleries. The museum buildings are on one level with access by ramps. Accessible toilet available in Boyce Building.

Assistance dogs are welcome, as long as they are clearly identifiable.

Café and picnics

Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available from our café and picnics are welcome outdoors.

Bring your own cup!

Get 30p off your hot drink in the museum café when you bring your own reusable cup! Simply present your cup to a member of café staff to claim your discount.

How to get here

By public transport: we are two miles from both Aldershot and Farnborough railway stations and the No.1 bus service runs from both stations every 12 minutes to outside the museum, taking about 15 minutes for the journey. Alight at Hammersley Road stop if travelling from Aldershot, or Napier Gardens stop if travelling from Farnborough. The museum is also one mile - 25 minutes' walk - from North Camp railway station.

By car: the museum is located on Queens Avenue, Aldershot.  Turn onto Evelyn Woods Road from Queens Avenue and the museum car park is on the right hand side. The car park is free.

School Visits

We are able to accommodate school bookings on Thursdays and Fridays during term time. 

We currently have three workshops available, including:

  • KS2: Children and WW2
  • KS2: Local History Time Detectives
  • KS1 and 2 : Samuel Cody and flight 

     

To find out more and to book please visit our Hampshire Cultural Trust Learning Website

CLICK HERE

 

 

What is the nature of your enquiry?
  • Just what a museum should be. A good balance of artefacts and interpretation telling the story of Aldershot as a military town and the British Army bases there from the 1850’s to the present day, all done without gimmicks. Friendly staff, nice cup of tea!

    Nick B
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