The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum - The Wardrobe

Help Us Bring History to Life at The Wardrobe

The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum, based at The Wardrobe in Salisbury, tells the remarkable story of our antecedent regiments—stretching over 250 years from their formation to the present-day Rifles. While the collection remains rich in history, the museum itself has seen little development in over four decades. Visitor expectations have evolved, and so have the tools we use to share stories.

That’s why we’ve launching Update25, a major redevelopment project to transform the museum experience. This once-in-a-generation investment will modernise displays, create more engaging storytelling, and make better use of interactive technologies. The new Rifles Museum in Winchester will only cover the regiment’s story from 2007 onward. The Wardrobe will remain the only place where our full regimental history is preserved and shared.

But we need your help to make it happen.

How You Can Support:
Volunteer as a museum host or to help at our summer events
Attend our events—and bring friends and family
Donate to the museum through our charity fund or join our Supporters Wall
Spread the word and encourage others to get involved
To find out more or to sign up, visit our website or contact Ross Keel at
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Summer Events at The Wardrobe

Mark your calendars and join us for an exciting summer programme:7–8 June – Folk and Arts Festival
21–22 June – Castle Wardrobe Medieval Living History
28–29 June – Armed Forces Day (Town Centre Stall)
19 July – Summer @ The Wardrobe – Regimental Family Event. For all ranks and all veterans of our regiments, including family and friends, patrons and volunteers. More details to follow soon
26–27 July – A Clash of Empires – Napoleonic Living History
9–10 August – Victory – All Eras Living History Festival
23–25 August – Firepower – Living History Festival
13–14 September – Formal Opening (13th) & World at War Festival
October – Half Term Halloween Event (details TBA)
December – Christmas Events (details TBA)
Your support—whether through time, attendance, or donations—will help ensure our regimental stories continue to inspire future generations.

The Rifles Wardrobe Museum Trust (RWMT) -  Recruiting for New Trustee(s).

The Trustees of the RWMT are recruiting for a new Trustee or Trustees.  If you know someone you think might be a good fit and interested, read on:Please help us to find potential trustees who have the skills and drive mentioned below.
 Who do you know that is well connected to the local community and within easy reach of Salisbury, who has some of the skills below? 
About the Role

We are and want to increase further our connection and relevance to our communities, and develop new events, activities and partners.

Success will come from applying insights from your commercial, marketing, fundraising and/or educational backgrounds, to generate greater levels of visitors (local, national and international) to our museum and from engaging them by telling our stories in a compelling and accessible way.

Our major museum refurbishment will be complete in September 2025. The scheme was successfully awarded National Lottery Heritage Funding, including post refurbishment community engagement support. We want to build on this opportunity and momentum, along with our world class local surroundings next to Salisbury Cathedral, the magnificent 13th Century listed building itself (The Wardrobe), and our Regiment’s rich human history and achievements. We also have a stunning garden and restaurant to show case further what great assets we possess on site, all of which add to our visitors’ enjoyment.  Visit our website at www.thewardrobe.org.uk 

Responsibilities

The board of directors of the company are also trustees of the Charity designated The Rifles Wardrobe and Museum Trust (RWMT). The Board meetings are held twice a year at The Wardrobe in March and November. Time expectations are half a day per Board meeting, with subcommittee work taking up to one day per month.

Experience and Skills

We would love to hear from you if you have:Senior experience in the commercial and/or education sectors.
Expertise in Marketing, PR or Event management and fundraising.
Some interest in British history and in military history.
Are within reach of Salisbury
Have a drive to connect the museum and its history to more of our regional community, enhancing its relevance to younger generations, as well as increasing visitor numbers overall. 
Finding Out More and Making Application

To find out more about the role and to make an application please contact the Curator/Manager at Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.