Museums & Galleries · Kent
Royal Engineers Museum
📍 ME7 5QT
Photo: Immanuel Giel (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- 25 Victoria Crosses on display
- Wellington's original map of Waterloo
- Collection of bridge-laying tanks
- A Harrier Jump Jet and V2 rocket
- Section of the Berlin Wall on show
The Royal Engineers Museum is the UK's largest military engineering museum, home to a nationally and internationally significant collection built up over two centuries. You'll find 25 Victoria Crosses, Wellington's map of Waterloo, a Harrier Jump Jet, a V2 rocket, a section of the Berlin Wall and an unparalleled collection of bridge-laying tanks, alongside Chinese silks, Indian battle axes and Zulu War weapons and shields. It suits families, history enthusiasts and anyone curious about engineering's role in shaping modern warfare, with family activities and learning sessions on offer too. The museum is in Medway, close to Gillingham (Kent) station just 0.7 miles away, with 24 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those wanting to make a longer visit.
Practical details
- Booking
- Free tickets for Medway History Showcase must be booked online
- Best for
- Families with young children, with dedicated sessions for under 5s
From the attraction's own website on 3 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Royal Engineers Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Gillingham (Kent) 0.7 miles
- Chatham 1.1 miles
- Rochester 1.3 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page