Cheshire Military Museum

Cheshire Military Museum Cheshire Military Museum 01244 327617 [email protected]

Located in Chester, the Cheshire Military Museum houses various attractive and interesting exhibitions depicting the history of five famous regiments and the military connected with the county of Cheshire. From the 17th Century right through to modern times, follow the exploits of the Regiment of Cheshire and their travels across the world during many great battles. Learn about the wars they fough

t, experience life in the trenches for a WWI soldier, and immerse yourself in the history of the Regiments of Cheshire through the Museum's extensive collection of authentic artefacts. The museum also holds the Cheshire Regimental archive and people who wish to find out more about people who have served with the regiment should contact the museum through the form on the museum website.

Are some military objects lying to you??? 😂
01/06/2026

Are some military objects lying to you??? 😂

Charlie Bear had a great time doing crafts at Chester Racecourse!
30/05/2026

Charlie Bear had a great time doing crafts at Chester Racecourse!

From a Summer 1945 edition of “The Oak Tree.”
29/05/2026

From a Summer 1945 edition of “The Oak Tree.”

29/05/2026

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27/05/2026
appreciation for Gjirokastra castle! These photos were taken by our volunteer John on his holiday in Albania. We wonde...
27/05/2026

appreciation for Gjirokastra castle! These photos were taken by our volunteer John on his holiday in Albania. We wonder if John would mind subtly borrowing a cannon or two for the museum?

We are getting ready for a busy half term week here at the Museum. Don't forget we are open today as well as our usual T...
25/05/2026

We are getting ready for a busy half term week here at the Museum.

Don't forget we are open today as well as our usual Thursday- Sunday. There will be trails and activities throughout the week.

The Museum is also excited to welcome back the wonderful Cheshire Pals Home Guard re-enactment group this Thursday and Friday.

Younger visitors can make a peg person to take home in our Fun Friday drop in craft session. No need to book just come along!

We’re open today! Have a lovely
25/05/2026

We’re open today! Have a lovely

Notice what the soldiers are wearing on their heads in this painting in the WWI room. They are wearing soft caps, which ...
22/05/2026

Notice what the soldiers are wearing on their heads in this painting in the WWI room. They are wearing soft caps, which during the first two years of the war did little against the machine gun or the “devil’s paintbrush.” Thus Brodie helmets were introduced, saving the lives of many soldiers including Victoria Cross recipient Thomas Alfred Jones.

Address

The Castle
Chester
CH12DN

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+441244327617

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