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Royal Signals Museum
100 Years of The Royal Corps of Signals
1920 – 2020
Click to Explore our Centenary page
A great family day out
The story of military communications from semaphore to cyber
Visit us
Royal Signals Museum, Blandford Camp, Dorset DT11 8RH.
Weekdays and weekends
Due to the threat from Coronavirus the museum is closed until further notice.
Closure
We are closed from 23rd Dec 2020 – 4 Jan 2021
Photo ID
A valid photo ID (passport/driving licence/MoD90) is required by all adults aged 16+ for admission to the museum. If you cannot provide photo ID for all adults please contact the museum ahead of your visit.
Accessibility
We have good disabled access. Feel free to contact us ahead of your visit to discuss your needs.
Due to the Coronavirus threat the museum is closed until further notice but please feel free to explore our site. We look forward to welcoming you in due course.
Military communications
Explore the exciting story of military communications and information from the Crimean War to the present day
Discover the work of the Corps and communications
History & Heritage
History & Heritage
From semaphore to cyberInvestigate the history of military communications.
Explore Corps heritage from the Crimean War to the present day
See
See
- Women at War
- Willy’s Jeep
- Monty’s Command vehicle
- Medals and honours
- White Helmets bikes and memorabilia
Kit Medals Uniform
Kit Medals Uniform
Communications vehicles.
Signalling equipment.
Uniform through the ages.
Medal gallery including the George Cross
Learn
Learn
- Interactive history, science and technology of communications
- The crucial role played by The Royal Signals in the 21st Century Army
Battles & Conflicts
Battles & Conflicts
Frequently first in to conflict.
Providing tactical communications.
Ensuring commanders have battle-winning information.
Experience
Experience
- Transmit your message in morse code
- Create a radio relay
- Experience life in an Afghanistan Compound
- Dine in the NAAFI Cafe
