Museum: Falklands

REME Museum

The REME Museum commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War

Forty years on from Argentina’s invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982, the REME Museum is hosting two digital exhibitions offering unique perspectives of the conflict.

“Remembering the Falklands: 40 Years On” is the Museum’s exhibition, exploring the ingenuity of REME personnel in adverse conditions, the impact of the conflict on all those involved, and the legacy that reaches into the present day. It offers an opportunity to interact with historic documents, photographs and first-hand accounts from those who were there.

The Museum is also delighted to be hosting the exhibition of Graham Bound, who was born on the Falkland Islands and a journalist when the Argentinian forces invaded. “Everything Changed” is a Falkland Islander’s photographic record of the invasion, occupation, war and aftermath.

Rick Henderson, the REME Museum’s Director, commented, “These high quality exhibitions really complement one another, and will give our visitors a view of the conflict from both the military and civilian view point.”

The digital format is a first for the Museum, and will be displayed on an interactive multimedia table in the Museum’s Remembrance Gallery. The exhibitions will open from 21 April 2022.

Entry is included with admission to the Museum. Visit www.rememuseum.org.uk for information and to book tickets.

About the REME Museum

The REME Museum exists to tell the story of the Corps of The Royal Electrical and Mehanical Engineers (REME). REME have been ‘keeping the punch in the Army’s fist’ since 1942. Whether it’s keeping an Apache attack helicopter battle ready or recovering a Challenger tank under fire, REME personnel make sure that cutting edge kit is ready for action.

Discover the people, equipment and stories behind the uniform at the REME Museum. Located just outside MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire, the Museum features modern, interactive displays from rare World War Two vehicles to a tiny toothbrush made by a REME prisoner of war.

The Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 to 16:30, last entry 14:30. Remember to make time for a break at Crown’s Café. Visit our website at www.rememuseum.org.uk to plan your trip.

For press enquiries

Please contact Lucy Brown at museumassistant@rememuseum.org.uk or 01249 894875.