The Green Howards Museum — Attraction in Richmond

Small and intense army regiment museum in centre of Richmond, North Yorkshire Displays of history of Green Howard's from 17th century to modern day (now amalgamated into Yorkshire Regiment) are superb with uniforms, weaponry, medals (hundreds of these!) and even sporting memorabilia from their campaigns and training around the world. There was a special exhibition on D-Day and how it affected the GH. Was very informative as it was important to my wife whose grandfather died on 6-06-44. All the major campaigns are covered and illuminated with personnel info. Staff were brilliant. Only costs £8 per adult and displays include interactive displays and even games for...

I visited the Green Howards Museum to gain some knowledge of my relative - Uncle Charles - who served with the 4th Green Howards in the Second World War and was taken as a Prisoner of War.

I knew some detail about my great uncle's service before the visit. I met with Steve, who is a researcher at the museum and his knowledge was excellent.

He had researched pieces of information on Charles' wartime experience, which I was allowed to keep and he helped me further understand my Charles' Military Record, which I had taken along.

Steve was very approachable and answered all questions and queries with...

Wonderful museum! I visited to see my Grandfather's WW1 medals and was aided by a very pleasant and informative museum curator, who, without request (which I was very happy with), showed me to the medals and provided me with additional information. Thank you! In addition to this I liked the touchscreens installed which provides information about those soldiers who received the Victoria Cross. A wonderful addition. It's worth noting that parking near the museum requires a disc be displayed in your car, which can be picked up for free at the information centre in the indoor market...