Free entry and a special Day in the Life Trail exploring the everyday lives of WW2 soldiers. In addition, you will have access to all of the permanent exhibition galleries, special exhibition With Spanners Descending, annual Sportsfest Family Trail, play park, gardens and cafe.
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Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
This year the REME Museum Gnomes are saddling up for a summer of dressage fun. Explore the competing teams, discover their score cards, choose your champion and place your vote in the Winner Pot. Reception staff will advise where to go, what to do and where to get your trail pack.
Family fun ahead at the REME Museum in Wiltshire
Families looking for a great day out packed with hands-on fun will find masses to enjoy at the REME Museum in Lyneham, Wiltshire. Located close to Chippenham, the museum celebrates the work of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers – the specialists who keep the Army’s equipment moving, from tanks and helicopters to boats and...
STEM Workshops at the REME Museum
Spooktacular STEM and crafts activities for all the family to enjoy. Further details to follow.
Summer Holiday Workshops at the REME Museum
A range of family-friendly activities including: Lego Engineering: Be an engineer for the day and make your own moving vehicle. Suitable for ages 7+. Pre-bookable sessions Wednesdays and Fridays; suitable for ages 7+ years. Rocket-Powered Workshops: Design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket...
May Half-term Activities at the REME Museum
26 May: rocket powered workshops to design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket science. 27 May: LEGO® Engineering workshops to build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Limited spaces available, please book in advance. Suitable for ages 7+ years. 28 May:...
Easter Crafts at the REME Museum
The only limit for you this Easter is your imagination! Get hands-on with Easter-themed paper crafts in the creation station with self-led activities and guide sheets for particular crafts available. There will also be additional colouring sheets and blank paper. All activities included in entry fee.
Easter Engineering Workshops at the REME Museum
Engineering workshops guided by the Education Officer; price included in admission. 31 March: LEGO® Engineering (book in advance). Build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Limited spaces, book in advance; suitable for ages 7+ years. 1 April: paper airplane engineering to explore how many ways are there to build a paper plane but...
Museum Extravaganza at REME Museum
Open day is a celebration of everything that it means to be part of the REME Family in celebration of Armed Forces Day 2026 with Summer Fete style games such as hook-a-duck, basketball throw, mini golf and more, inflatable games, axe-throwing, displays, exhibitions and equipment from REME’s local units including 8 Training Battalion REME and...
Wartime Britain at the REME Museum
Annual re-enactment and living history event. Explore the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II with more re-enactment groups and exciting performances. The event will feature 1940s costume and decoration, re-enactors and living history groups telling the stories of those who lived, served and fought in WW2, WW2-era...
Half-term STEM Activities at the REME Museum
STEM activities and workshops for all ages as well as a miniature assault course every day (10am-3pm Tuesday-Friday) on a miniature army-style assault course supervised by serving soldiers. All activities included in standard entry fee. 17 & 18 February: LEGO® engineering workshops where you can unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from LEGO®...
VE Day 80 Escape Room Trail at REME Museum
An extra special escape room-style family trail around the museum’s galleries, complete the puzzles and collect the clues in order to crack the code and escape.
The REME Museum introduces Lights Up, Sounds Down days
Committed to improving accessibility for all, the REME Museum in Lyneham, Chippenham is delighted to announce the introduction of ‘Lights Up, Sounds Down’ days during selected half terms and school holidays for 2025. The military museum, based just outside the wire at MOD Lyneham (formerly RAF Lyneham), explores the history of the Royal Electrical and...
Half term family fun at the REME Museum near Chippenham
There’s a lot to look forward to over the October half term at the REME Museum in Lyneham near Chippenham. Alongside telling the exciting story of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, complete with amazing exhibits – from toothbrushes to tanks – and hands on activities, there are also the trails, quizzes and craft areas...
Discover life in ‘Wartime Britain’ at the REME Museum in Wiltshire
Once again, the REME Museum near Chippenham in Wiltshire will be holding its ever-popular annual Wartime Britain weekend on 11 – 12 May 2024! This 1940s living history event offers something for everyone and will appeal to all ages, exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II....
Art or Engineering – choose both at the REME Museum this Easter
Wondering what to do over the Easter break to keep the kids occupied? The REME Museum in Lyneham, Wiltshire, has a whole range of activities to get stuck into throughout the Easter holidays the whole family will enjoy! For the first week (Monday 1 April to Sunday 7 April) enjoy arts and crafts based activities...
Kingsbury Green Academy pupils put to the test by the REME Museum
Kingsbury Green Academy pupils have been put to the test by the REME Museum to design and build a model vehicle, strong enough to tow an egg, but smooth enough not to break it. 60 Year 8 pupils took part in a special workshop held by staff from the REME Museum in Lyneham near Chippenham...
Summer holiday family fun at the REME Museum near Chippenham
Wondering what to do this Summer Holidays? Need activities for when the weather isn’t quite what you hoped? Throughout summer, the REME Museum near Chippenham has a range of activities available for all the family. All are included within your museum entry ticket. Plus, there’s a wonderful children’s play area, complete with climbing frames. Throughout summer,...
Half-term Activities at the REME Museum
STEM workshops including ‘Rocket Powered’ – car racing, powered by air; LEGO® Engineering – build your own moving vehicle (pre-bookable sessions); and Meccano Makes – you’re in charge of what you build!
Half-term Activities at the REME Museum
STEM workshops including ‘Rocket Powered’ – car racing, powered by air; LEGO® Engineering – build your own moving vehicle (pre-bookable sessions); and Meccano Makes – you’re in charge of what you build!
Model Show at the REME Museum
Annual ‘Military and Transport’ themed model show in this family friendly event. The day will feature IMPS (UK) Modelling Clubs from across the country showcasing military and transport-related models, remote-controlled tank displays, opportunities to buy modelling kits from clubs and trade stands; as well as entry to the Museum and display from the Museum’s own model...