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Last Modified: 26 January, 2012 
The Queen's Own Hussars Regimental Museum Situated in the Heart of England and the Regiment's historical recruiting area of Warwickshire & Worcestershire, the Regimental Museum of The Queen's Own Hussars is located in the quiet Market Town of Warwick, and is situated on the High Street within The Lord Leycester Hospital Building. The Collection is displayed to give a comprehensive history of the Regiment from its foundation in the late seventeenth century up to the present, with emphasise on both Horse and Tank warfare. From the early battlefields of Dettingen & Waterloo to the present, the history of the Regiment is vividly recreated through the personal short stories of individuals serving at key moments and a mixture of real artefacts, equipment, documentation & weapons. New displays employ the latest in computer technology showing the Regiment in the 20th Century, the change-over from horses to tanks, its decisive role at the battle of El Alamein in WW2 & its global peace-keeping role to the present. There is a selection or interactive displays including a state-of-the-art reconstruction of an Afrika Korps Observation Post at the battle of El Alamein, there are artefacts & uniforms available for handling & dressing up as well as more educational material in family packs for both children & adults to enjoy. The Regimental archives of The 3rd & 7th Hussars are held at the museum and may be viewed by appointment.
The Queen's Own Hussars Museum will re-open for the Summer of 2012 thanks entirely to the services of a very willing band of volunteers. If you feel you can offer us a few hours of your time on a weekly basis, and you would like to join this band of Museum volunteers please contact the Museum or Dick Mather by e mail. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Opening Times : 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission: Adults £4.90 Children £3.90 Concessions £4.40 Garden only £2.00 (Free to Ex members of the 3rd Hussars, 7th Hussars, The Queen's Own Hussars, also ex and serving members of The Queens Royal Hussars) It is currently always best to e mail or telephone the Museum before visiting. You will then receive up to date information of opening hours.
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The Regimental Museum are always looking for items of historical interest to the Regiment, cash donations would be most welcome.
             
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