The Rifles Museum facts for kids
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The Rifles Museum
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| Established | 2013 |
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| Location | Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, United Kingdom |
| Type | Regimental museum |
The Rifles Museum is a special place that tells the story of The Rifles. This is a famous part of the British Army. The museum is located in Winchester, a city in Hampshire, England. It is also part of a bigger group called Winchester's Military Museums.
About The Rifles Museum
The museum first opened in 2013. It was known as "The Rifles Collection" back then. Its main goal is to keep important historical items safe. These items show the history of The Rifles since it was formed in 2007.
The museum also holds regular talks about military history. These talks happen in different places across the UK. Now, it is simply called "The Rifles Museum."
What You Can See at the Museum
The museum is set up in a timeline order. This means you can see how things changed over the years. There is a special part of the museum that shows how brave soldiers can be. It highlights the Victoria Cross, which is a very important award for courage. The Rifles Museum is one of six military museums. All these museums are found at Peninsula Barracks in Winchester.
