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

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

29 September to 22 November 2025 (1000 hrs to 1600 hrs)

For over two centuries, Gurkha soldiers have been celebrated as some of the bravest and most skilled soldiers in the world. Now, for a limited time, The Gurkha Museum Trust invites you to explore examples of its firearms collection, showcasing examples from throughout their service, from the mountains of Afghanistan to the trenches of France and the jungles of Burma. 

Our special temporary exhibition this autumn brings together an extraordinary collection of firearms, including service weapons, personal sidearms and pieces used by the Gurkhas implacable opponents. Each piece tells its own story: of battlefield innovation, of the bond between soldier and weapon, and of a heritage forged in steel and gunpowder. 

In our second-floor gallery, 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.  Come and discover about the Museum’s redevelopment (known by its Nepali name Project Kaida).  Come and browse our museum shop.  Come and relax with a cup of tea or coffee.

This is a FREE exhibition, although donations to support this and future exhibitions would be most appreciated. 

The Temporary Exhibition will be closed after lunchtime on Friday October 3 and Saturday October 4 for a private function.

Please note unfortunately, the exhibition will be closed to the public on: 24th & 25th November, 27th November, 28th November, 1st December, 4th December, 9th December, 11th December, 17th December, 18th December, 15th January (afternoon only), 23rd January (afternoon only), 24th January (afternoon only)

This is more than an exhibition of weaponry – it is an insight into the courage, skill, and steadfast will of the Gurkhas themselves. 

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