The Royal Signals Museum

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"Spies, Codes and Special ForcesFrom the sudden flare of flaming torches and the menacing glint of sunlight on polished shields to the use of satellite communications and electronic warfare, the story of military communications is as dramatic and exciting as the history of war itself.To fight effectively and win battles, commanders have to keep in touch with their men and each other, in ways the enemy can't intercept. The Royal Signals Museum, is a walk through an electromagnetic timeline illustrating the inventions and science of communications, from visual signalling to cyber technology.Full of fascinating, fun and interactive displays to inspire all the family. Discover the stories of Signal Officers AA Milne and JRR Tolkien."

Address: Blandford Camp , Blandford Forum DT11 8RH, DOR, GB

Phone: 01258 482248

State: DOR

City: Blandford Forum

Zip Code: DT11 8RH

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Really great history of the Royal Signals from Napoleonic to present day, the WW1 and 2 areas are especially good, but the newer areas are confused and not to the same standard. History of the dispatch riders, their bikes and the display team also really good. Lots of great old machines to see. Good cafe too, and super friendly staff. Shame it's in the army base though as it's a bit of a faff to register and get a pass, would be much better if it could be done in advance online like they do abroad, but still worth the effort. Allow 2 to 3 hours to see it all, plus half an hour to get in!

Drive up to the main entrance gate, explain that you're there to visit the museum, and the guards will instruct you from there.  Apart from the entrance procedure, it is pretty straight forward.  Don't touch your camera until you are inside the museum!  Inside, there is more information to absorb than you can realistically read in a day.  I recommend you skim around the whole museum, and cherry pick the bits you'd prefer to learn about, then go back to everything else if you have time.

Fantastic place and so many interesting displays.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Really good experience. Lots off information. Loads to read. Cafe was very good too. Good prices and nice sandwich. Really enjoyed our day out.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure

Incredible museum with lots of history and passion for preservation. It's much bigger than it appears and is laid out in a very easy to follow way.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

This was a nice day out while not being in the rain.  You have register with photo ID when you get there as the museum is on an active Army base. The museum talks about how the use of signals used in combat evolved over many many years. Right up to the current age.  You can easily spend a day there if this kind of thing interests you. There is a canteen or NAAFI as is proper, where you can get hot food or sandwiches.  We did this halfway through our visit, then resumed out meander around the museum.  It isn't free to get in like the big museums but it won't break the bank either. It's nicely layed out and does incorporate some interactive features. Dorset was very relevant in World War II so you can learn all about that along with how communications have evolved through various conflicts throughout our history.

Good museum with friendly staff, well worth a visit Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Some of the exhibits are quite intense, but they have made a valiant effort to make things accessible. Whole experience of visiting was Interesting and well worth the effort.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Recent outing to nearby Salisbury afforded us the opportunity to visit the Royal Signals Museum. As an ex-signaller Telemech/Rigger it was somewhat of a trip back in time for me, particularly the sections on Ptarmigan 7 Sigs and Brinton/Couger N.I. My two companions enjoyed the experience, which gave them a small taste of military life, added to given the location is on the camp. Top marks to the Provost Staff in the Guardroom for their warm welcome.

Great little museum on the past and future of military communications. Have to jump through various military hoops to get to it though.

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