The Gurka Museum

Who We Are

The Gurkha Museum at Winchester tells the moving and unique story of Gurkha service to the British Crown and its people for nearly 200 years. Gurkha graves are spread across the face of the earth in nearly every country in which Britain has fought – silent testament to Gurkha loyalty and courage.

At the Gurkha Museum you will find a fitting tribute to the ‘bravest of the brave most generous of the generous...’ As the Gurkha motto tells

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Kaphar Hunnu Bhanda Mornu Ramro Chha - It Is Better to Die than to Live a Coward

What’s On?

Besides visiting the Museum why not come and see these additional attractions:

GURKHA MUSEUM SUMMER TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

7th August - 5th September 2010

GURKHA MUSEUM SUMMER TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

Subject: Faith, Food and Fashion In Nepal.
Scope: An exhibition covering aspects of religious diversity, cultural attitudes towards food and tribal differences of dress for both men and women in Nepal.
Place: McDonald Gallery, Gurkha Museum
Opening Times: Mon – Sat 10.00am – 5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm); Sun Noon – 4.00pm (last entry 3.30pm).
Cost: Included in Museum Entry Ticket, Adults £2.00; OAP £1.00; Children/Servicemen FREE.
Enquiries: By phone 01962 842832 or email: curator@thegurkhamuseum.co.uk

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Winchester's Military Museums Winter Lecture

7th October 2010

Winchester's Military Museums Winter Lecture

Subject: “Balancing the Army’s Books”
Speaker: Mr Ian Bailey, Curator AGC Museum
Place: The McDonald Gallery, Gurkha Museum
Time: 12.40pm followed by sandwich lunch
Tickets: £5.00 per head including sandwich lunch
Book: By telephone 01962 842832 or email: curator@thegurkhamuseum.co.uk

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Gurkha Museum Lecture and Curry Lunch

8th October 2010

Gurkha Museum Lecture and Curry Lunch

Subject: Slaughter with a Smile – The Development of the British Army from Crecy to Helmand
Speaker: Major Gordon Corrigan MBE, Author and Broadcaster.
Place: Library, Gurkha Museum
Time: 11.00am followed by curry lunch
Tickets: £30.00 per head including coffee, lecture, curry lunch
Booking: By phone 01962 842832 or email: curator@thegurkhamuseum.co.uk

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