We couldn't let #WorldPenguinDay pass without a mention of this little penguin sculpture made of nuts and bolts by local welders in the Falklands 🐧

REME personnel were given these at the end of their tour along with a map of the Falklands with their name, rank and tour dates 🔧

Please be aware that we will be CLOSED next week on Wednesday 1 May for a private event.

Thank you for your support and understanding and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Sneak peek of our first tour of the Roger Jones MBE Vehicle Hangar yesterday! 🚙

Our next tour date in May is also sold out but we will be releasing more dates in the future, so keep your eyes peeled!

Who is joining the National Army Museum Conference today?

We're looking forward to hearing updates on the Regimental and Corps Museums sector and hearing from some of the museums themselves!

🎵 JOINING US AT WARTIME BRITAIN - the Lyneham Military Wives Choir!

Immerse yourself in timeless songs of the 1940s on 11 - 12 May, as well as some more modern songs to get everyone singing along!

For more information and to book: rememuseum.org.uk/Event/wartime-…

Looking for a great family day out?

Look no further than the Castle Combe Steam Rally on 18-19th May! We'll be coming along with some of our vehicles (specific vehicles TBC) so you can even get a taste of the museum while you're there! Be sure to stop by and say hi 👋

We've been talking a lot about medals recently... and we're not ready to stop! 🎖

John McRae's medals indicated to WW2 service in W. Europe and marked a starting point to find out how he ended up in the REME Airborne

Read his story rememuseum.org.uk/blog/collectio…

©London Medal Company

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! ⏰

Time is running out to make us Regional Winners in the Muddy Wiltshire Awards Best Family Attraction category!

Get your final votes in before 1pm today! 🙏

Vote here wilts.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/live-re…

The story of REME's highest decorated soldier is now told in the Museum and online!

Find out why Corporal Adam Miller was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and watch the moment he unveiled the new display in our Remembrance Gallery.

Watch now youtube.com/watch?v=LBCACV…

Dive into the action and witness history come alive on 11 - 12 May at Wartime Britain 2024! 🔫💥

Be part of an immersive weekend where the past meets the present through live demonstrations - handguns, mortars, grenades and vehicles!

Book tickets now rememuseum.org.uk/Event/wartime-…

Gallantry medal awarded in Iraq goes on display at REME museum - BBC News

Great article on yesterday’s unveiling of Adam Miller’s Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. The highest award for valour given to an ⁦REME⁩ service person.

AeM 👏🇷🇴 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The REME Museum displays the proud history of the Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

Browse the unique collection featuring historic repair and recovery vehicles, uniforms, medals, tools and test equipment --> bit.ly/3PvBnIJ

And just like that, the display is unveiled and Adam Miller’s Conspicuous Gallantry Cross has a new home!

Made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to #NationalLottery players, alongside support from the Arts Council England / V&A Purchase Grant Fund.

An exciting day ahead as we open a new display for the Corps’ highest ever gallantry award!

Join us later to watch the unveiling.

Made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to #NationalLottery players and Arts Council England / V&A Purchase Grant Fund

Less than a week left to vote for us as Best Family Attraction in the Muddy Wiltshire Awards!

We are so grateful for all of your support! 🙏

Vote here wilts.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/live-re…

Transport yourself back to the 1940s with vintage costumes and displays at Wartime Britain 2024! 👗

Dress in your 1940s best and join us for a weekend where history is not just remembered but vividly lived!

📆 11 - 12 May

Book tickets now 🎫 rememuseum.org.uk/Event/wartime-…

Joining in for #PetDay on #MuseumTwitter with our lovely Foden 😍 who is the pet dog of our Reserve Collection Manager and posed here in front of the 434 as it was being moved!

Have you always wanted to see more of the REME Museum Art Collection? 🖼

This year, our exhibition 'Two Sides: The Art of REME' offers you the opportunity to view pieces depicting REME activity, as well as lesser known artists within REME.

Visit today and discover new stories.

Looking for volunteers 🙋‍♂️

Do you live locally and could spare a couple of hours per week? Perhaps you love chatting to new people or you have a green thumb!

We're especially looking for Visitor Survey Volunteers and Gardeners right now! 📋🌿

rememuseum.org.uk/volunteer?utm_…

🕰️ Step back in time with Wartime Britain 2024 🕰️

Experience the past brought to life on 11 - 12 May with...

🚙 Authentic WW2-era vehicles
🔫 Re-enactments
💥 Live demonstrations
🎵 And performances by the Lyneham Military Wives Choir!

Book now! rememuseum.org.uk/Event/wartime-…