- The museum is open from 1 March to 30 November, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, plus Bank Holidays, from 10.30 a.m to 4.30 p.m. (Last Entry 4.00 p.m)
Coronavirus precautions have been applied with distancing measures in place and sanitisers available.
For safety reasons some hands-on attractions have been temporarily withdrawn, but there is still plenty to see and enjoy.
The RLNY is a small military museum blessed with an amazingly rich collection of historical artefacts. These illustrate the distinguished service of three cavalry regiments, all with close links to Nottinghamshire, over three centuries of British history. The Museum aims to capture, not only great historical events, but also the personal experiences of the soldiers whose courage and selfless commitment have shaped the modern incarnations of these regiments.
The museum was opened by HRH Princess Alexandra on Tuesday 26th July 2011. Since then thousands of visitors have toured this fascinating new display.
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own)
The Royal Lancers are an armoured cavalry regiment in 1 Armoured Infantry Brigade. Its famous skull and crossbones Motto (cap badge) is one of the most recognisable in the British Army and represents its motto: ‘Death or Glory’.
The antecedent regiments that now make up The Royal Lancers are:
5th, 9th,12th, 16th, 17th & 21st Lancers, The 9th/12th , 16th/5th, 17th/21st, & The Queen’s Royal Lancers
The Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry
Raised in 1794, the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry has served with distinction in many conflicts and in particular the Second World War. An Army Reserves Squadron, it is the only reserves unit with unbroken service in armour since the end of World War Two. It is presently known as A (SRY) Squadron Royal Yeomanry and is based in Nottingham.
