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Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Museum, Aldershot
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Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Museum
Browning Barracks
Aldershot
GU11 2BU
Hampshire
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Aviation, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Personalities, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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The Museum is located in Browning Barracks, Aldershot just off the A325 Farnborough – Farnham Road and easily recognised by the Dakota aeroplane in front of it. Archives and Library are open by appointment only. Please bring some form of ID with you to gain entry at the gate as the museum is situated within a military site.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01252 349619
General information (Fax)
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01252 349203
E-mail
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airbornefm@btconnect.com
Website
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www.army.mod.uk/para/af_museum
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Open
All Year Mon-Fri: 10.00 – 4.30pm (last entry 3.45pm) Sat 10.00 - 4pm. After 9 June 2007 open Sat to groups by appointment. Open weekday evenings for groups such as cubs and scouts by prior arrangement.
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Closed
Sun and Bank Holiday Mons. Christmas & New Year
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Admission charges
Admission £3.50 (Adults)
£1.50 (Children/Senior Citizens)
Groups by arrangement
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
The history of those who fought as part of Airborne Forces is realistically portrayed in their Museum in Aldershot. Established in 1946 and officially opened at its present location at Browning Barracks in March 1969 by Field Marshall Montgomery. It traces the history of British Airborne Forces since their beginning in 1940 to the present day.
With the help of weapons, equipment, dioramas and briefing models we tell the story of the many actions in which members of the Parachute Regiment and other Airborne soldiers took part; the early raids, D-Day, Arnhem, Rhine Crossing and the post-war campaigns such as the Falklands. The museum organises 3 lectures a year, usually related to Airborne topics. If you would like to be on our mailing list please contact the Museum.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending July 29 2007
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Trails
D-Day 60th Anniversary: The Story Of The Longest Day
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General Information
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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