Regimental Whisky and Beer Glasses
Now available at the Museum and online
Welcome to HorsePower, the Museum of The King's Royal Hussars
Museum Closed: Thursday 7 December 2023 – We will re-open on Friday 8 December.
Visitors to HorsePower Museum may wonder why there are no exhibits devoted to The 14th/20th King’s Hussars and its predecessor regiments. Its collection used to be displayed in the Museum of Lancashire in Preston until it was closed. The collection was then moved to our store in Winchester and we are working behind the scenes to display it as an integral part of the story of The King’s Royal Hussars. Once our re-design plans are confirmed and funding is available, we will post regular updates on this site and social media.
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.
MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT
A Hero of Ramnuggur
Brigadier C. R. Cureton
Our latest highlight explores the extraordinary life of Charles Robert Cureton who rose from Private to brigadier-General and fell at the Battle of Ramnuggur on 22 November 1848
LATEST NEWS
HorsePower Museum Receives Full Accreditation
We are delighted to announce that HorsePower Museum has received Full Accreditation from Arts Council England.
Follow the link below to find out more.
WHAT'S ON?
Christmas Closure
The Museum will be closed from 17 December 2023 and will re-open on Monday 8 Jan 2024.
We would like to wish all our visitors and supporters a very Happy Christmas!
First World War Archives on The Ogilby Muster
Part of the HorsePower archives covering the period 1899 – 1929 have been digitised as part of The Ogilby Muster online archive.
With over 12,000 images from HorsePower including photographs, diaries, letters and more there’s endless discoveries to be made!
