Aldershot Military Museum: Visitor Guide, Hours and Prices
Tanks, a 1940s assault course and an aviation pioneer's workshop in the only brick-built barracks left in Aldershot.
Aldershot Military Museum, Queens Avenue, Aldershot GU11 2LG, is open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, closed Monday to Wednesday. As of October 2026 adult admission is £11 and under-5s are free. There is a free on-site car park and the museum has a cafe, shop and accessible toilet.
Aldershot Military Museum tells the story of soldier and civilian life in the town since 1854. It is run by Hampshire Cultural Trust, and everything below comes from that official page, as of October 2026.
Address and contact
- Address: Aldershot Military Museum, Queens Avenue, Aldershot, GU11 2LG
- Phone: 01252 314598
- Email: enquiries@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
Opening days and hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday to Sunday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Times can change in the Hampshire school holidays and for special events, so check the official page before travelling.
Admission (as of October 2026)
- Adult: £11.00
- Child (5 to 15): £8.00
- Concession: £10.00
- Under 5s: free
- Family (up to five people, maximum two adults): £36.75
- Armed forces personnel: 20% off with valid ID
An annual pass is also available and covers unlimited visits for a year. Prices are set by Hampshire Cultural Trust, so confirm them before you set off.
Parking
There is a free car park on site with 20 spaces, per the official page. At busy times such as school holidays it may fill, so allow some extra time.
Accessibility
The museum lists these access features:
- Ramps between buildings, which are on one level
- Accessible toilet in the Boyce Building
- Assistance dogs welcome
If you have specific access needs, phone the museum before you visit.
Facilities
- Cafe, with board games
- Museum shop
- Covered picnic area
- Toilets and baby-changing facilities
What to see
The museum is in two Victorian barrack bungalows dating to the 1890s, and the M and N Block buildings are Grade II listed, according to Wikipedia. The museum was opened by the Duke of Gloucester in 1984, and ownership passed to Hampshire Cultural Trust in 2014.
Highlights on the official page include:
- Tanks, armoured personnel carriers and other military vehicles
- Rifles from the 1850s to the present day
- A Second World War assault course
- Recreated 1890s and 1950s barrack rooms, and Victorian shop displays
- Samuel Cody's aviation history, including his helmet
- Displays on Farnborough Abbey and local history
The Wikipedia entry adds that the Cody Gallery includes a reconstruction of part of Cody's Farnborough workshop and that the Boyce Building, opened in November 2006, is a reconstructed 1930s barrack block that once housed various corps and Gurkha battalions.
Events and school groups
The official page lists monthly reenactments by the 2nd (Queen's Royal) Regiment and a Medieval Monster Hunt for October to November 2026, along with workshops for schools on Thursdays and Fridays during term time. Dates and details change, so see the museum's page.
Make a day of it
The Wellington Statue is nearby on Round Hill, and our history of Aldershot is a good primer before you go.
Checked 5 October 2026. Details change, so follow the official links above before you travel.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £11.00 |
| Child (5 to 15) | £8.00 |
| Concession | £10.00 |
| Under 5s | Free |
| Family (max 2 adults, up to 5 people) | £36.75 |
Frequently asked questions
- What days is Aldershot Military Museum open?
- Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 to 16:00. It is closed Monday to Wednesday, with last admission 30 minutes before closing.
- How much does it cost?
- As of October 2026: adult £11, child (5 to 15) £8, concession £10, under 5s free, family ticket £36.75. Armed forces personnel get 20% off with ID.
- Is there parking?
- Yes, a free on-site car park with 20 spaces, according to Hampshire Cultural Trust.
- Is the museum accessible?
- The official page lists ramps between buildings on one level, an accessible toilet in the Boyce Building, and assistance dogs welcome.
- Is there a cafe?
- Yes. The museum has a cafe with board games, a shop and a covered picnic area.
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