Where were the Gurkhas on D-Day?
In June the nation comes together to commemorate the anniversary of Operation OVERLORD, the historic Allied landings on the Normandy beaches. These landings, famously known as D-Day, not only ...
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Gurkhas and the Battle for Hangman’s Hill, Monte Cassino, March 1944.
Between January and May 1944, a series of four battles unfolded in Monte Cassino, Italy. These battles witnessed the Allied Forces engaged in some of the most gruelling combat of the Second World ...
Operation Build Brave:
The Gurkha Lego Mission
28th May 2024
Calling all LEGO fans… This May half term, discover the vital role Gurkhas play in disaster relief efforts and embark on a family mission at our interactive LEGO workshop. Your challenge, ...
A lecture and lunch on the Gurkhas in Kosovo
Delivered in The Gurkha Museum’s newly refurbished library, this lecture (lasting approximately 45 minutes) will be followed by a question and answer session. Guests will then enjoy an authentic ...
Slim Sahib
From May 1920 until his command in Burma, Field Marshal Slim was an Indian Army officer. He was known by the rank and file as Slim Sahib, not Uncle Bill. As a result, when he led the huge 14th Army ...
Kosovo 25 – A lecture and lunch on the Gurkhas in Kosovo
06th September 2024
The conflict In Kosovo (1989-99) conflict between ethnic Albanians, ethnic Serbs and the government of Yugoslavia led to atrocities gained widespread international attention. In the summer 1999, ...
Paranormal investigation
16th March 2024
Visit the Museum after hours with the Spectral Nights paranormal team and use the latest technology to investigate paranormal activity within the short block at Peninsula Barracks. This ...
Online micro-lecture
The Chindits: Behind Enemy Lines
11th January 2024
We are delighted to deliver this, and our other online lectures, free of charge, however please consider a donation to support the Museum. The Gurkha Museum Trust is a charity that relies on your ...
Peak Performers 2024 – A night with Hari and Krish
An exclusive event on 9 February Details Date – 9 February 2024 from 1800 hrs. Ticket price- This is a fundraising event to support Project Kaida: The Redevelopment of The Gurkha Museum. ...
