Royal Signals Museum
Museum
Blandford Forum
DORSET
DT11 8RH
Tel: +44 01258 482248
Dorset's Hidden Gem! From semaphore to high tech cyber space, and electronic warfare: discover the rapidly evolving story of the British Army’s dynamic cutting edge ...The Royal Signals.
Nestled in the beautiful countryside of North Dorset, in the attractive Edwardian town of Blandford Forum, this modern museum traces the history of the British Army’s battlefield communications experts from the introduction of the telegraph in the Crimea to the secretive story of cryptography and cyber warfare via espionage and satellites!
A voyage of discovery through hands-on, family-friendly interactive displays: guide a laser beam, "direction find" the enemy, set up satellite networks, break codes, practice Morse more!
ADULTS MUST BRING PHOTO ID.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 2013 Main Season Opening (09/02/2013 - 27/10/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 2013 Autumn/Winter Opening (28/10/2013 - 31/12/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket |
| Cadets | £3.00 per ticket |
| Children (5-16 years old) | £5.50 per ticket |
| Family Ticket (2 + 2) | £22.00 per ticket |
| Schools, Scouts & Cubs | £4.00 per ticket |
| Senior Citizens, Concessions | £6.50 per ticket |
Group Rate 10% Discount
All adults must bring a valid personal ID to be permitted entry
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