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Welcome to HorsePower, the Museum of The King's Royal Hussars

Please be aware that our telephone lines are currently offline. For any enquiries please email us at curator@horsepowermuseum.co.uk

With our stunning displays of life size models, interactive exhibits, medals, swords, magnificent uniforms and fascinating photographs, follow the story of how the Cavalry of horse and sabre developed into the modern armoured regiment of today.

Trace the history of seven famous regiments over a period of 300 years and marvel at the great heroes who won the Victoria Cross for their valour. The dramatic exploits of men who fought in the Peninsula War, the Charge of the Light Brigade, the two World Wars are revealed and much more besides.

You will find all of this in Hampshire’s only museum of Cavalry, located within the grand setting of Peninsula Square, a site full of military heritage.

MUSEUM HIGHLIGHT

Museum Highlight – The Fownes Family

In March 2026 the Museum was visited by the family of John ‘Jack’ Fownes. Click the link below to discover more about his life in the 10th Hussars. 

LATEST NEWS

Walking the South Downs Way for The King’s Royal Hussars Museum

Our Chair, Miles Wade, is walking the 100 miles of the South Downs Way from 30th May to 6th June, to raise money for the Museum. 

To find out more information, or donate to the fundraiser, click the button below. 

REDEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING UPDATE

Museum Redevelopment Plan

Following a light refurbishment in 2025, a further review of the Museum has concluded that there is still much work to be done in ensuring the future of The King’s Royal Hussars Museum.

Click below for the latest update on our continued redevelopment! 

Opening Times & Admission Prices