History & heritage

Gurkha Fighters and their Firearms – free temporary exhibition at The Gurkha Museum

Dates:
30 September - 22 November 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm

Address:

Gurkha Museum, Peninsula Square, Winchester, SO23 8UJ
Gurkha Museum

About Gurkha Fighters and their Firearms – free temporary exhibition at The Gurkha Museum

This special temporary exhibition brings together an extraordinary collection of firearms, including service weapons, personal sidearms and pieces used by the Gurkhas implacable opponents. See rare and historic weapons used in pivotal campaigns, carried by iconic soldiers and generals, or captured in the heat of battle. Learn how these weapons were made, adapted, and personalised to meet the demands of some of the most challenging battlefields in history. Please see website for museum closures.

This is a FREE exhibition, although donations are most appreciated.

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