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Firepower, The Royal Artillery Museum

Firepower, Royal Artillery Museum, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, SE18 6ST, London, England

The Museum tells the story of the Gunners – the 2.5 million men and women of the Royal Artillery, the part they have played in history and their role in today’s British Army. Tales of extraordinary heroism and endeavour are presented alongside explanations the technological and scientific advances driven by the development of artillery from Roman times to the present day. Special exhibitions, events and a great coffee shop make Firepower a great family destination.

The entire collection of the Museum of Artillery at the Rotunda is a Designated Collection of national importance.

Gunnery hall with Thunderbird missile, at Firepower!

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 8855 7755
020 8855 7755
Fax : 020 8855 7100
E-mail : info@firepower.org.uk
lorraineh@firepower.org.uk
dawnd@firepower.org.uk
vickih@firepower.org.uk

URL : www.firepower.org.uk

Open

MUSEUM OPENING TIMES Wed to Sun (10.30 - 17.00) Please note the Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday The Museum is however open 7 days a week during school holidays and is open on all bank holidays.

Closed

Mon, Tue but open all week during school holidays and on bank holidays.

Admission Charges

Adult £5.00 Concession £4.50 Child £2.50 Family £12

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General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Guided tours

Collections

General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Licensed for weddings
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop

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