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Sunday Quiet Hour
Starting on Sunday, September 6, the Cheshire Military Museum will introduce a weekly quiet hour. Every Sunday from 10-11, visitors with sensory difficulties will be able to experience the museum in silent comfort. The videos and music will all be turned off and staff...
New Sensory Story for the Museum
Rachael, our newest staff member, has created a sensory story for visitors whose needs may involve ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) a condition marked by trouble with attention, impulse control, and high energy, and also Autism Spectrum issues (ASD), or...
Closures August 8, 9 and 15
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Museum will be closed on August 8 and 9. Additionally we are also closed on August 15 as we host support areas for a very special Citywide event.
New Hours at Cheshire Military Museum
The Cheshire Military Museum is opening its doors at different times! The museum is now open Thursday-Monday from 10:00-4:00 (last entry at 3:30). An extra day to explore the museum PLUS an extra hour! Slowly but surely, the museum is returning to its pre-COVID...
Armed Forces Day becomes a Week
Events across the county are being held to recognise and celebrate the dedication, sacrifice and service of those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces. On Monday there was a flag-raising ceremony at Cheshire Police Headquarters in Winsford,...
Easter Activities: All Welcome!
Cheshire Military Museum in Castle Square, Chester is running Easter Activities throughout the Spring holidays. This is the first of our special Bank Holiday Openings so do visit. An Easter Egg Hunt is on this weekend Friday - Monday with a treat for those who spot...
New Volunteer Lead
Simon Allen has been appointed new Volunteer Lead at Cheshire Military Museum. Simon will be well known to many cadets and former cadets in Chester in his role with Chester's Army Cadet Force. Simon 'assumes command' from Nick East whose hard work as the first ever...
New Special Exhibition: Jungle Warfare
Ready for Easter, the new Jungle Warfare special exhibition at the museum is an exciting display of montages and artifacts depicting what life was like for soldiers and officers caught up in active service in the Far East. The 2nd Battalion, 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment...
Last Chance to see ‘Ukraine’ Special Exhibition
Cheshire Military Museum’s exhibition on the war in Ukraine is coming to an end on 19th February. This weekend is your last chance to see the exhibition in Castle Square, Chester. Caroline Chamberlain, Curator at Chester Military Museum said; “We hope that visitors...
General MacArthur’s Pen
As we prepare for the new 'Jungle Warfare' exhibition, it is nice to think about instruments of surrender. The Cheshire Military Museum is home to two of the pens used to sign what is arguably the most significant surrender in modern history. More information about...
Our Ukraine Temporary Display closes soon.
If you haven't had the chance to see our Ukraine Temporary Display, please try to before the 19th February 2026. The display will be moving on to Cardiff on the 20th February 2026.
Ballykelly Bombing Memorial Service
A Service of Remembrance, for the victims of the Droppin Well Bombing, was held in Chester Cathedral at noon Friday 5 December. Members of the Cheshire Regiment Association, many of whom were affected by the bombing, were in attendance along with family members of...