King's Own Royal Regiment Museum
The Regimental Museum, housed within Lancaster City Museum, tells the story of the King's Own, or 4th Regiment of Foot, from 1680 to modern times including the First and Second World War.
The King's Own served all over the world and was involved in almost every major campaign. It has also served in some of the small lesser known campaigns such as in Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in 1868. The Regiment's association with Lancaster dates from 1880, when the regiment moved into purpose built accommodation at Bowerham Barracks, now St. Martin's College.
The Regimental Museum was established in 1929 and has, since that time, formed a gallery within the City Museum. A permanent display tells the history of the regiment, and temporary exhibitions are mounted from time to time. Five of the the Regiment's Victoria Crosses are displayed in the museum.
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Opening Hours
- Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10.30am - 4pm
- Wed, Thurs: Closed
Cost
- Admission to the City Museum and King's Own Royal Regiment Museum is Free, though donations are appreciated.
- There are donation boxes for cash in the King’s Own galleries and at the museum entrance - or we'll be happy to put card donations through the till.
Accessibility
- Please be aware that our stairlift does not currently work. We are working on getting a replacement as soon as possible. We are really sorry but this means that the King’s Own galleries are currently not accessible to anyone unable to climb two flights of stairs.
- Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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