Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum (Royal Warwickshire)

The museum tells the story of one of the oldest Regiments in the country, the 6th Foot (Royal Warwickshire Regiment), from its raising in 1674 to the Fusilier of the present day. Lots to do. Try on uniforms, discover how soldiers see at night and listen to stories of heroism. The museum is situated on the first floor of a beautiful Grade I listed building. The museum has a Friends organisation and offers research facilities.

Greeted on arrival by a soldier of 1744 the story of the "Warwickshire Lads" is revealed through an exciting mixture of models, activities and real objects including uniforms, weapons, equipment, medals, pictures, documents and mementos.

Collection details

Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities, Weapons and War, World Cultures

Key artists and exhibits

• Listen to the Regimental Marches and hear veterans speak about D-Day and Gallipoli. Discover how Field Marshalls Slim and Montgomery are linked to the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Find out about Hannah Snell, who dressed up as a soldier, the bravery of the soldiers on the Birkenhead ship and the gallantry of the soldiers who were awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War.