The Museum is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Advance booking by telephone required. Remember to check before travelling as opening hours may change at very short notice see www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/book-now-to-visit-the-royal-signals-museum | Visit www.royalsignalsshop.uk for souvenirs and Corps memorabilia | We welcome new volunteers see Volunteer for us |.
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The Royal Signals Museum moved from Catterick, the former home of The Royal Signals, to Blandford Camp in 1967. Following a successful appeal launched in 1989 to raise over 1 million, a new wing was constructed and refurbished displays implemented. The Royal Signals Museum houses the national collection of military communications equipment.
There is an access ramp at the front entrance to the Museum and a lift between lower and upper levels. There are toilets and toilets for the disabled. If you require any additional access arrangements or help with your visit please Contact us. The Cafe is open: Weekdays 1000 - 1530 Weekends 11am - 1pm but hours are subject to change at very short notice.
We have a comprehensive archive and library specifically about The Royal Signals, its antecedents and the history of Army signalling. In addition to individual research and archive requests, we can assist with academic research, press and media requirements - including those for TV, documentaries and other specialist needs.
Variants of the FV 603 model included radio or command fitments and specialist equipment for Signals use. Who knows, you may even see some of the regular soldiers who often drop by for a quick brew. The museum is proud to have Monty's ACV among its very many attractions. Field Marshall Montgomery's command included the famous Battle of El Alamein, a turning point in the Western Desert Campaign.
Exhibitions in the Museum are enhanced by the vivid use of graphic panels, display cases, audio-visual aids and tableaux. We cannot guarantee all exhibits will be available at the time of your visit and the list below is not comprehensive. World War One Signals Officer's A A Milne and J R R Tolkien - A new display at the Royal Signals Museum, Blandford, Dorset.
Reviews (6)
Mike Hanna
Nov 12, 2021
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Jim Kerr
Oct 22, 2021
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Recent outing to nearby Salisbury afforded us the opportunity to visit the Royal Signals Museum. As an ex-signaller (Telemech/Rigger) it was somewhat of a trip back in time for me, particularly the sections on Ptarmigan (7 Sigs) and Brinton/Couger (N.I). My two companions enjoyed the experience, which gave them a small taste of military life, added to given the location is on the camp. Top marks to the Provost Staff in the Guardroom for their warm welcome.
Martin Fulda
Oct 19, 2021
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Comprehensive & Interesting. Friendly.
Wide range of military communications exhibits from earliest times to today’s comms tech. Well laid out in a modern building. Aimed more at the adult visitor - and a must’ for anyone with an interest in the field, though it will appeal widely. Not so much (eg interactive stuff) aimed at kids.
Well stocked shop, the cafe looked good too, though we chose the Brewery Tap at nearby Hall and Woodhouse brewery - also good!
Great day out - thanks
Wide range of military communications exhibits from earliest times to today’s comms tech. Well laid out in a modern building. Aimed more at the adult visitor - and a must’ for anyone with an interest in the field, though it will appeal widely. Not so much (eg interactive stuff) aimed at kids.
Well stocked shop, the cafe looked good too, though we chose the Brewery Tap at nearby Hall and Woodhouse brewery - also good!
Great day out - thanks
Andy Pakeman
Oct 14, 2021
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1st visit to the museum. Very interesting. Lots of things to see. Can be a bit of information overload. Starts at the beginning of battlefield communication right through to the modern day.
Museum is on an active Army base so they are very strict on where you can go. There is a cafe in the building that you can use.
Well worth a look around. Would take around a couple of hours to do. Well recommended.
Museum is on an active Army base so they are very strict on where you can go. There is a cafe in the building that you can use.
Well worth a look around. Would take around a couple of hours to do. Well recommended.
Gerald Jenkins
Aug 16, 2021
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Jackie
Dec 13, 2019
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