Cross khukuri thermometer 79% - The Gurkha Museum - Winchester

Donate

Call us on 01962 842832

Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm

This metal tankard was awarded as a prize in a bil

This metal tankard was awarded as a prize in a billiards competition held in September 1946. This tankard is part of Colonel Armstrong's collection from the 7th Gurkha Rifles. During the 19th and 20th centuries, billiards tables were commonly found in the British officers' mess, including Gurkha regiments. This unique tankard is currently on display at The Gurkha Museum Trust as part of a free temporary exhibition.

To learn more about the stunning collection of regimental and commemorative silver, join us in #winchester for our FREE exhibition.

🔗 Find out more in our website!

#GurkhaMuseum #MilitaryHistory #Gurkhas #HeritageExhibition #ExploreHistory #winchester #winchesterevents #BrigadeOfGurkhas #BritishArmy

We are so grateful to Milan Gurung and Jagat Taman

We are so grateful to Milan Gurung and Jagat Tamang, QOGLR Comms Troop for completing 1,000 burpees each in a single day and raising £552 for Project Kaida. We are immensely grateful for their incredible effort, strength, and support. धेरै धेरै धन्यवाद!

This #FundraisingFriday, let’s celebrate the service and sacrifice of the Gurkhas while supporting their strength and spirit. Thank you very much! 🙏

If you are interested in getting involved with fundraising for Gurkha heritage, please visit our website for more information: thegurkhamuseum.co.uk/fundraise/

#FundraisingForHeritage #SupportGurkhas #Gurkhas #GurkhaPride #HeritageSupport #CommunityGiving #SupportHistory #GurkhaHeritage

Do you love curry? 🤔 Our favourite is the pork

Do you love curry? 🤔 Our favourite is the pork curry that we have in our monthly curry lunch. Why not join us this month for a delicious traditional #Nepali two-course meal at The #Gurkha Museum in #Winchester and try a variety of Nepali curries.

Join us in the grand McDonald Gallery to dive into the rich and vibrant flavors of Nepal without leaving #Winchester. Don't miss out on this delicious experience and secure your spot today on our website.

#Hampshire #TasteOfNepal #WinchesterEats #Gurkha #CurryLovers #WinchesterEvents #FoodInHampshire #CurryNight 🍽️🥳@visitwinchesteruk

Although less known today, a small group of Britis

Although less known today, a small group of British Gurkha officers played a significant role in the history of mountaineering during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One such officer, Brigadier Charles Bruce of the 5th and later the 6th Gurkha Rifles, included his Gurkha soldiers in his climbing expeditions due to their fitness and skills.

By the 1920s, Bruce led the first two attempts to climb Mount Everest, known as 'Sagarmatha' in Nepal. His climbing teams featured not only expert European climbers but also his fittest and most skilled Gurkha mountaineers. One notable Gurkha, Naik (Corporal) Tejbir Bura of the 6th Gurkha Rifles, played a crucial role in the final push of the first expedition in 1922.

As a result of this effort, Bura became the only Gurkha to receive an Olympic medal for Alpinism, awarded to members of the 1922 team at the 1924 Olympics. This unique medal is currently held by The Gurkha Museum Trust and is on display in a FREE temporary exhibition.

To learn more about the stunning collection of regimental and commemorative silver, join us in #winchester for our FREE exhibition.

🔗 Find out more in our website!

#GurkhaMuseum #MilitaryHistory #Gurkhas #HeritageExhibition #ExploreHistory #winchester #winchesterevents #BrigadeOfGurkhas #BritishArmy

We’re proud to be hosting Through the Lens of a

We’re proud to be hosting Through the Lens of a Gurkha, an exhibition showcasing the winning photographs and videos from the Brigade of Gurkhas’ annual competition.

For more than 200 years, Gurkhas have served the Crown with courage and commitment. This exhibition offers a powerful and personal insight into their world, seen through their own eyes. The winning entries are now on display in our second-floor gallery, alongside our current temporary exhibition.

Huge congratulations to all the winners!

🔗 Find out more in our website

#MilitaryHistory #CulturalHeritage #GurkhaPhotography #BrigadeOfGurkhas #Winchester #WinchesterEvents #MuseumExhibition

The Gurkha Museum Trust is proud to present Throug

The Gurkha Museum Trust is proud to present Through the Lens of a Gurkha, an exhibition featuring the winning entries from the Brigade of Gurkhas’ annual photography and video competition.

For over two centuries, Gurkhas have served the Crown with honour, and this annual competition offers a rare glimpse into how these brave soldiers see the world through their own eyes. The Gurkha Museum is honoured to display the winning works in our second-floor gallery, alongside our other temporary exhibition. Huge congratulation to the winners!

Find out more in the link in our bio!

#MilitaryHistory #WarHistory #CulturalHeritage #ExploreHistory #winchester #winchesterevents #GurkhaPhotography #BrigadeOfGurkhas #MilitaryExhibition

© The Gurkha Museum Trust Winchester - Registered Charity Number 1169920 (formerly 272426)