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The Royal Signals Museum – Dorset
From laying line, through to advanced, secure satellite, cyber and more, the Royal Signals Museum tells the exciting story of military communications and information from the Crimean War to the pesent day.
Giving the public a glimpse into military communications past and present
Explore the work of the Corps, the museum and communications
History & Heritage
Battles and Conflicts
Medals and Uniform
Research & Archive
Learn
*Interactive history, science and technology of communications
*The crucial role played by The Royal Signals in the 21st Century Army
See
*Women at War exhibition
*Willy’s Jeep. Monty’s Command vehicle
*Medals and honours earned by Signallers
*White Helmets bikes and memorabilia
Experience
*Transmit your own message in morse code
*Create a radio relay
*Experience life in an Afghanistan Compound
*Dine in the NAAFI Cafe alongside soldiers
Understand
*The vital Royal Signals ‘first in to battle, last out’ role
*The importance of communications – past, present and future
*What it takes to operate in war and in peace
So much to see and do
Museum floor plan.
Plan your day in advance – Download your own copy of the Museum Floor Plan here
Plan ahead…Top tips
- Click here to view the interactive floor plan..
- To find out more about the current displays, see Exhibitions
- For interactive ideas, with a focus on a younger audience see Prepare for action
- To find out more about The Royal Corps of Signals, see History & heritage
Opening Times
Royal Signals Museum, Blandford Camp, Dorset DT11 8RH
Weekdays
Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Sat – Sun 10am – 4 pm (Last entry 3pm)
Weekends
Open Mon to Fri all Year, except Christmas week (Closed 22 Dec – 2 Jan).
Open weekends – February half-term to the last weekend in October.
Adult and youth groups welcome see Group visits
A valid photo ID (passport/driving licence/MoD90) is required by all adults 16+ for admission to the museum, no exceptions. Please contact the Museum ahead of any planned visit if you cannot provide photo ID for all adults.
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