Who We Are

The Rifles Museum, situated in the heart of Winchester, offers a fascinating insight into the story of the largest infantry regiment of the British Army.

Immerse yourself into their history and exciting campaigns, and find out what it is like to be a Rifleman, including trying on their uniform and battle armour!

Packed with personal items and individual soldiers’ accounts, it is a meaningful experience for all to enjoy and explore.

Not Just a Wife – a talk by Wendy Faux 

17^th January 2019

As part of Winchester’s Military Museums lunchtime lecture series, Wendy Faux will be giving a talk in line with our exhibition series on her life and work whilst being an Army wife.

Tickets are £7 per person and include a sandwich lunch.

To book, please phone 01962842832

12.30pm to 2pm

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Free Admission

For opening times, please see your visit

01962 828505

                                                  01962 828500

Sat Nav: SO23 8TS

There is limited free parking onsite and a parking permit should be collected from the museum front desk.

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The Rifles Museum,
Peninsula Barracks,
Romsey Road,
Winchester SO23 8TS

We are situated on Peninsula Barracks at the top end of the Winchester city centre. It’s a short walk up from the High Street, just past Winchester’s iconic Westgate and Great Hall.

The Rifles Museum shares the same building as The Royal Green Jacket’s Museum; a forming regiment of The Rifles.