The Royal Engineers Museum is Kent's largest military museum covering over 300 years of history. It houses a wide range of objects, including a large section of the Berlin Wall and the map the Duke of Wellington used to plan the Battle of Waterloo, making it 'Designated' of historical and international importance. It has exhibits and interactives for all ages, a cafe, on site car park, and is fully accessible aside for 1 smaller gallery. Please note that last entry to the Museum is at 4.00pm.
This was a fantastic museum and we spent about 3 hours walking through the rooms, watching the evolution of the Royal Engineers. We actually ran out of steam by the Cold War section but the cafe was closed so we just skimmed the final part. The tickets are valid for a year so if we lived closer we'd probably return but the 4 hour drive is a bit offputting! There were lots of large engineering vehicles outside and then inside the rooms showed how military engineering has changed from the Roman period to the present day. There were plenty of exhibits and a nice mix between historical overview and personal experiences. Good value too.
This is one of the best museum visits ive ever had. Before even entering you Can see half a dozen combat vehicles in the car Park and these arent common vehicles theyre very particular and unique, most people wont have Seen them. Then following on from this the museum teels the story of the developmemt of modern royal engineers from the medieval siege engineers. The exhibits are really well themed and the voulenteers working on restoration are incredibly nice and very talkative , they really make the experience more interactive.
This is a museum that we return to again and again, our grandsons get a lot out of this place. History from Napoleonic times to modern day. Trails and exhibits that are put together well. They are doing WW2 next term and this is a great place with staff who are very knowledgeable and encourage people to take photos and immerse themselves in the exhibits. I would recommend this for a half day visit.
Excellent Regimental Museum, on a big scale, with loads of big boys engineering toys to see. In a beautiful old building that was home to the RE; absolutely loss to see inside, covering a corps that has been to every campaign in 400 years! Well worth the PS14 annual pass/ticket. And empty too, even during school holidays - result! Free parking handy too.
An excellent museum covering the history of the Royal Engineers from their creation to the present day. Lots of interesting exhibits inside and outside with plenty of display boards discussing the items on display.
An incredible "must see" collection covering the complete history of the Royal Engineers from inception to current day. Expansive and comprehensive collection combining excellent researched text and images with incredibly rare artefacts from every period. Friendly staff, ample parking and well maintained museum. Allow 2-3 hours for a comprehensive visit.
On-site services
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair rental
Restaurant
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Family friendly
Good for kids
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This was a fantastic museum and we spent about 3 hours walking through the rooms, watching the evolution of the Royal Engineers. We actually ran out of steam by the Cold War section but the cafe was closed so we just skimmed the final part. The tickets are valid for a year so if we lived closer we'd probably return but the 4 hour drive is a bit offputting! There were lots of large engineering vehicles outside and then inside the rooms showed how military engineering has changed from the Roman period to the present day. There were plenty of exhibits and a nice mix between historical overview and personal experiences. Good value too.
This is one of the best museum visits ive ever had. Before even entering you Can see half a dozen combat vehicles in the car Park and these arent common vehicles theyre very particular and unique, most people wont have Seen them. Then following on from this the museum teels the story of the developmemt of modern royal engineers from the medieval siege engineers. The exhibits are really well themed and the voulenteers working on restoration are incredibly nice and very talkative , they really make the experience more interactive.
This is a museum that we return to again and again, our grandsons get a lot out of this place. History from Napoleonic times to modern day. Trails and exhibits that are put together well. They are doing WW2 next term and this is a great place with staff who are very knowledgeable and encourage people to take photos and immerse themselves in the exhibits. I would recommend this for a half day visit.
Excellent Regimental Museum, on a big scale, with loads of big boys engineering toys to see. In a beautiful old building that was home to the RE; absolutely loss to see inside, covering a corps that has been to every campaign in 400 years! Well worth the PS14 annual pass/ticket. And empty too, even during school holidays - result! Free parking handy too.
An excellent museum covering the history of the Royal Engineers from their creation to the present day. Lots of interesting exhibits inside and outside with plenty of display boards discussing the items on display.
An incredible "must see" collection covering the complete history of the Royal Engineers from inception to current day. Expansive and comprehensive collection combining excellent researched text and images with incredibly rare artefacts from every period. Friendly staff, ample parking and well maintained museum. Allow 2-3 hours for a comprehensive visit.
