Firepower, The Royal Artillery Museum
Firepower
Royal Artillery Museum
Royal Arsenal
Woolwich
London
SE18 6ST
England
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020 8855 7755
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The Museum tells the story of the Gunners – the 2.5 million men and women of the Royal Artillery, the part they have played in history and their role in today’s British Army. Tales of extraordinary heroism and endeavour are presented alongside explanations the technological and scientific advances driven by the development of artillery from Roman times to the present day. Special exhibitions, events and a great coffee shop make Firepower a great family destination.
The entire collection of the Museum of Artillery at the Rotunda is a Designated Collection of national importance.
Venue Type:
Museum, Library, Archive, Heritage site, Castle or defences, Science centre, Industrial heritage site, Transport heritage site
Additional info
Firepower offers a first class learning experience, which can be tailored to meet the needs of many groups: schools (key stages 2, 3, and 4), further education, adult learning, special needs groups, and military historians.
An education resource has been developed and is available on request. This pack contains booking information for school visits, cross-curricular links and project ideas and exemplar worksheets for key stages 2-4.
Literacy and numeracy projects are being developed and will be available shortly.
If you are a teacher or student and have any comments or suggestions on what you would like to see happening please contact Bob Lindridge.
Teachers’ Packs and worksheets, information on the handling collection and outreach programme, will be downloadable from our website. Learning activities will be centred on term-time, after school and summer schools. Costumed interpreters can bring the exhibits to life. Facilities also exist for individual research using the extensive archives on site. As so many people have served as Gunners, the archive is a major family history resource as featured on BBC's Who Do You Think You Are?
Firepower
Royal Artillery Museum
Royal Arsenal
Woolwich
London
SE18 6ST
England
Website
Information
Group bookings
Education bookings
Corporate Business Manager
Telephone
Information
020 8855 7755
Group bookings
020 8855 7755
Fax
Information
020 8855 7100
The entire collection of the Museum of Artillery at the Rotunda is a Designated Collection of national importance.
An international collection of guns, rockets, missiles and vehicles spanning over 600 years of development worldwide. Including prototypes and models, it was used to teach cadets in the 18th century and has been displayed to the public since 1820 in the Museum of Artillery in the Rotunda.
In May 2001, much of the ordnance and all of the library and archive were moved to newly developed premises where they are more accessible to the public, fully interpreted and better preserved. The new development, called FIREPOWER, displays all of the collections of the Royal Regiment of Artillery together, with interactives and hands-on exhibits to explain the science of artillery. The historic Rotunda building houses the reserve collection and is open one day a week.
The collection of ordnance continues to expand as technology is constantly updated. The library and archive, in the James Clavell Library, provide an important research resource. These collections are supported by a wealth of artefacts, paintings and medals which tell the human story.
Collection details
Weapons and War, Science and Technology, Coins and Medals
Key artists and exhibits
- Ordnance
- Artillery
- Medals
- Weapons, guns, missiles
- Military history
- Designated Collection
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Firepower
Royal Artillery Museum
Royal Arsenal
Woolwich
London
SE18 6ST
England
Website
Information
Group bookings
Education bookings
Corporate Business Manager
Telephone
Information
020 8855 7755
Group bookings
020 8855 7755
Fax
Information
020 8855 7100
Royal Arsenal Heritage Quarter Community Day (and Night!)
Royal Arsenal Heritage Quarter Community Day (and Night)
Saturday 15th May 2010
Building on the success of the 2009 events, this day will be all about the Royal Arsenal, its history and the people who lived and worked in and around it. Museum experts will be on hand to help with family tree research - was there a Royal Artillery Gunner in your family tree?
Activities including ghost tour and meal packages will continue into the evening as part of the national Museums at Night programme. Staged in association with the Greenwich Heritage Centre and with free admission for all residents of the London Borough of Greenwich with proof of residence.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
10am-10pm
Where
Firepower The Royal Artillery Museum
Admission
Family ticket for 4 - £12.00 (2 adults & 2 children/1 adult & 3 children)
Adult - £5.00
Child - £2.50
Concessions - £4.50
Free admission for locals with proof of residence with SE2, SE18 and SE28 postcodes.
Firepower
Royal Artillery Museum
Royal Arsenal
Woolwich
London
SE18 6ST
England
Website
Information
Group bookings
Education bookings
Corporate Business Manager
Telephone
Information
020 8855 7755
Group bookings
020 8855 7755
Fax
Information
020 8855 7100
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