Plan a Visit to the Gurkha Museum

The Gurkha Museum at Winchester tells the moving and unique story of Gurkha service to the British Crown and its people for 200 years. Gurkha graves are spread across the face of the earth in nearly every country in which Britain has fought – silent testament to Gurkha loyalty and courage.

At the Gurkha Museum you will find a fitting tribute to the ‘bravest of the brave most generous of the generous…’ As the Gurkha motto tells.

The Gurkha Museum hold regular events and lectures throughout the year that are open for everyone. For more details on our upcoming events visit our What’s On page.

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm (last entrance 4.30pm)
Open all year except, Sundays and 24th December to 1st January inclusive.

Entry to the Museum

Adults: £5.00 | Concessions: £4.00
Children (14 or under accompanied): Free
Brigade Members & Service Personnel: Free
Friends of The Gurkha Museum: Free
Group concessions available on request.

Accessibility

Designated accessible parking, step-free access, lift to all floors, stairlift and toilet facilities available.

Latest Events

Gurkha Curry Lunch – March 2024

28th March 2024

Winchester Lunch Club Join us for a delicious traditional two course Nepali curry lunch and a complimentary drink. In our grand McDonald Gallery, which houses our unique picture, silver and medal ...

Story Scramble! – Children’s curry and craft day

02nd April 2024

We extend a special invitation to you for our next family event, ‘Story Scramble’ on the 2nd April 2024 In celebration of World Storytelling Day in March, this Easter, we will be ...

Imphal and Kohima 1944 – Lecture and curry dinner

09th April 2024

Imphal and Kohima 1944 - 80th Anniversary Marking the 80th anniversary of the battles of Imphal and Kohima join Tim Bean, a senior lecturer from the War Studies department at Royal Military ...

Group Visits

We welcome group visits to the Museum and these can be booked in advance. We are able to offer a discounted rate to visiting groups, and in order to qualify for our discounted rate groups must consist of 10 visitors or more.

Schools & Education

The Gurkha Museum maintains its collections and archives to both preserve them and to ensure they exist as an educational resource for visitors, schools and other educational and outreach groups.

Venue Hire

The McDonald Gallery is a magnificent function room within the Museum. The Gallery houses the Gurkha Museum’s unique and extremely valuable picture, silver, medal and badge collections and as such is an integral part of the Museum display area.

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