Heritage Open Days 2026 at The Gurkha Museum Trust (11-19 September 2026)

If you are looking for something a little different to do during this month’s Heritage Open Days, come and spend some time with us at The Gurkha Museum.  Upstairs in our second-floor gallery, you can explore our FREE, family-friendly temporary exhibition, Hot Jungle, Cold War: The Gurkhas in the Borneo Confrontation, as part of Borneo 60. 

The exhibition tells the story of the Gurkhas who served in the jungles of Borneo during the Confrontation sixty years ago (1962-1966).  There are photographs, maps, and artefacts to explore, along with some incredible personal stories.  One of those is the story of Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu VC, the only recipient of the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Borneo Confrontation.

But this is not just an exhibition for military history enthusiasts.  Our exhibition is designed for families to get involved too.  Pick up one of our activity booklets, have a go at our Gurkha-inspired games, or get creative with our crafts.  There is something for all ages to discover, including an update on the redevelopment of our public galleries.

You can also browse our Museum Shop, where we have a selection of books for anyone wanting to delve deeper into the history of the Borneo Confrontation, including Journeys Hazardous by Brig Christopher Bullock OBE MC; Gurkha Odyssey – Campaigning for the Crown by Lt Gen Sir Peter Duffell KCB CBE MC; A Face Like a Chickens Backside by Lt Col John Philip Cross OBE; and
Warriors from the Himalayas: Gurkhas by Gordon Elsden. 

 
Friends of The Gurkha Museum receive 10% off shop purchases and an invitation to one of our public galleries’ re-opening events.

And if Borneo 60 exhibition sparks your interest, there is much more to explore online at www.TheGurkhaMuseum.co.uk/Borneo-60, including the story of each Gurkha capbadge that served in Borneo sixty years ago, why Gurkhas are still based in Brunei today, and the experiences of the wives and families who have made their lives there over the years.

So visit The Gurkha Museum Trust this September, take your time, ask questions, have a go at the activities and discover a part of Gurkha history that many people know surprisingly little about.