Learning Section - Royal Engineers and Cadets

The Museum and Library hold an enormous amount of material which still has real relevance to today's Sappers and other military units.

We can give new members of the Corps an insight into the amazing actions and achievements of their forebears, assist with providing a background history to many of the current operations such as Afghanistan and Iraq, help with course assignments and provide a venue for functions.

• Guided tours.
  These give a general introduction to Corps history. Groups are lead through the Museum Galleries by trained museum staff. The history of the Corps is discussed giving groups a unique insight into the stories behind many of the artefacts on display as well as a chance for group members to ask questions of their own.



• Talks and lectures.
  These cover topics varying from the work of the museum to preparations for battlefield tours, or hands-on workshops using the historical model bridge collection.



• Object handling sessions.
  The Museum can arrange viewings of artefacts not normally on show to the public, giving a closer look at details, materials and/or contents.
  
  Regiments and Squadrons can look at artefacts from their past. 5 Field Squadron could view material relating to Rorke's Drift and the Zulu War or groups from Survey could look at some of the early 18th Century Ordnance Survey Maps held in the collection.
  
  Additionally we are happy to arrange viewings of the original Victoria Crosses held in the collection. This requires at least two weeks notice and we will divide groups into smaller viewing groups.



• Brief Introductory talks.
  For groups with a tight schedule these often provide a good alternative to full guided tours. Museum staff will welcome your group and give a 10 minute talk on what the Collection holds and important artefacts to spot on your way through the galleries.



• Quizzes
  Visits can then be enhanced with group members facing the challenge of our Sapper Quiz. The Museum can also tailor quizzes to specific subjects, for example, by liaison with staff at the RSME Plant Wing we were able to design a quiz for courses comparing today's equipment with that of the Second World War.
  
  See the History Section Quiz page.



• Unit presentations and functions
  The Museum has four rooms for private functions and marquees for outdoor functions. In the past we have hosted the presentation of the RSME's Plummer of the Year award as well as cocktails parties and lunches.
  
  See our Corporate page for details.

The Museum is happy to tailor its services to the needs of each Corps and Cadet group that visit.

Groups wanting any of the above services must book in advance by contacting:

All visits by groups of serving Royal Engineers are free, although groups wishing to visit after normal opening hours will be charged a fee.