The Royal Artillery Museum in Woolwich, London showcases the history of British Army artillery units, with exhibits dating back to 1778. The museum features modern exhibits on the evolution of artillery technology and the experiences of gunners. Visitors can participate in guided tours, exhibitions, and research, and the museum also collects oral history from surviving service members. The museum is located on the site of the former Royal Arsenal, which served the nation from the 16th until the 16th century.
The Royal Artillery Museum is a museum with exhibits and exhibits revolving around the artillery units of the British Army. It stands on the site of the former Royal Arsenal in the Woolwich district of London, England. Parts of the collection date back to 1778, when objects of interest began to be collected at the arsenal. The museum’s modern exhibits focus on the evolution of artillery weapons technology and the experiences of service members, called gunners, who worked with the equipment.
In the British military order all gunners form part of the Royal Regiment of Artillery; the Overall Regiment, on the other hand, is made up of real service regiments, many of which are represented in the Royal Artillery Museum. Historic uniforms, weapons and service awards are on display along with memorabilia from daily life on the field. Models, pictures and prints and personal diaries are also part of the Royal Artillery Museum’s collection. The James Clavell Library, open to the public, houses many of the printed items.
An entire gallery is dedicated to the history of artillery in the 20th century. Among the exhibits are examples of self-propelled guns, missile launchers and anti-tank guns, while information displays cover the lives and experiences of gunners from different periods. The Field of Fire exhibit has large screens on all four walls and displays both archival and documentary film. To enhance the experience, the room shakes when guns are fired in the movies; smoke fills the air and spotlights are played in the air to simulate the battlefield experience. Interactive displays allow visitors to try their hand at firing artillery pieces to destroy enemy targets.
At the Royal Artillery Museum the public can participate as a volunteer in many ways. Guided tours, exhibitions and research are some of the opportunities. Museum staff and friends are involved in collecting oral history from surviving service members and are inviting the public to help with that project.
The British Royal Arsenal served the nation from the same site in Woolwich from the 16th until the 16th century. Its primary mission was the research and production of ordnance items. The collection of artillery objects was originally initiated by Arsenal staff and the collection was housed there from 1994 until a fire in 1778. The Royal Artillery Museum was then housed in various public buildings near the Arsenal until until it returned to the Arsenale site in 1802, after the arsenal was closed.
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