The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum

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The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum is currently closed for refurbishment. Check back in February 2025 for tickets!

Explore conflicts of the past at The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum

Visit the galleries to all about Britain’s military history. People from all over the world make a visit to Salisbury’s “The Wardrobe” to see an extensive collection of over 36,000 artefacts relating to historical conflicts in the Peninsular War, the Crimean War, the American War of Independence, the Napoleonic Wars, the World Wars and the conflicts of today.

What you can discover at The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum

  • The museum contains four rooms, each of which showcases different elements of martial conflict, from the battles themselves in the first two rooms and their connections to military campaigns from all over the world.
  • This includes artefacts and stories of conflicts of not just the United Kingdom but the rest of Europe, the United States, Crimea, China, India, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Africa and many more.
  • The third room presents an alternate side to the conflicts, with topics such as music, food, health and travel that was prevalent in these wars as well as the personal lives and hardships that both soldiers and civilians went through during these conflicts.
  • Treasures and medals make up the fourth room, with an extensive series of silverware that was awarded to soldiers that returned home after their efforts in the conflicts.

Explore the beautiful Salisbury surrroundings

Set in the beautiful Salisbury surroundings, the Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum is an excellent way to get up close to important parts of marital history.

You’re almost certain to be leaving with a deeper appreciation and respect for the sacrifices that soldiers and civilians have made throughout all corners of the world and all throughout history.

Be sure to make a stop in the tearooms and gardens as well for if you want a breather from seeing all the fascinating artefacts on display!

Discounted tickets for The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum!

58 The Close,
Salisbury,
SP1 2EX,
England,
United Kingdom SP1 2EX
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  • Café
  • Toilets
  • Garden
  • Tearoom
  • Picnic area

No, there is no parking at the museum however there is a car park nearby 

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