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Summer - Autumn 2026 Programme

'Faces of the Somme' exhibition

1st July - 2nd December 2026

An exhibition of 130 objects exploring remarkable stories of Royal Warwickshire Regimental soldiers at one of the most defining campaigns of the First World War. An introductory film with words from leading historian Professor Gary Sheffield, sets the scene. Read More

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Summer - Autumn 2026 Programme

Summer - Autumn 2026 Programme'Faces of the Somme' exhibition 1st July - 2nd December 2026An exhibition of 130 objects exploring remarkable stories of Royal Warwickshire Regimental...
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The Museum Events Programme Spring/Summer 2026

The museum is presenting a series of special events to inspire and educate.2nd May, 11am - 1pm 'What Did Uncle Bill Do In The War' - a FREE event exploring family history and the armed...
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Easter at the Museum 2026

This Easter, you are warmly welcome to join us at Fusilier Museum Warwick for a range of family activities including an Easter Egg Hunt. In addition to the museum displays exploring fascinating...
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Battlefield Tour: Royal Warwicks in the Great War

Join us on a unique fund-raising battlefield tour:•Follow in the footsteps of the Royal Warwicks across First World War battlefields;•Learn about the development of tactics and strategy as well as...
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October Half Term Family Fun

Looking for a great family day out this half-term? Come and explore the museum with our brand new animal trail. With the help of Bobby the regimental mascot, you can discover the different animals...
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VE80 - Events commemorating the end of WW2 in Europe

VE80 Programme at the MuseumExhibition: Victory 80: The Royal Warwickshire Regiment and the End of World War Two8th May – 22nd July, 2025A new temporary exhibition to commemorate the 80th...
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Rations & Cookers - 200 Years of Food in the Army

An exhibition and events programme exploring the fascinating stories behind how the army has fed its troops over the last 200 years. The temporary exhibition will explore the changing nature of...
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Old Bill and Beyond

Bruce Bairnsfather’s work humanised war and stood apart from traditional war art that glorified heroism or focused on dramatic battle scenes. His work highlighted the camaraderie, grievances and...
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Current and Upcoming Events

26 Sep 26 - 26 Sep 26
11:00 am - 3:15 pm
Somme Stories - Life On The Frontline 1916
In commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Somme offensive, this second talks event in the series explores the lives of soldiers on the frontline.
£15.00
£12 for Museum Friends
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18 Sep 26 - 18 Sep 26
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
HOD 2026: The Wreck of the Birkenhead - 'Women & Children First'
Major (retired) David Seeney tells the remarkable story of the sinking of the Birkenhead in 1852 and 60 members of the Warwickshire Sixth Regiment who were sailing with their families to South Africa.
£ Incl. in admission
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4 Jul 26 - 4 Jul 26
11:00 am - 3:30 pm
The Battle of the Somme 1916 Revisited
To commemorate Somme 110, Gary Sheffield and other speakers will explore this major WW1 campaign appraising its significance; its historic landscape and the actions of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment on day one.
£15.00
Friends - £12
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6 Jun 26 - 6 Jun 26
11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Voices From Normandy 1944 - The Royal Warwickshire Regiment
A talks event that brings to life the experiences of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment during the Normandy Campaign of 1944, told through the words of the soldiers spoken by family members.
£15.00
12 for Friends of the Museum
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