Exhibition

Victory in 1945 – The Gurkha Museum Summer Exhibition

1 - 30 August 2025
1000 hrs to 1600 hrs

Commemorate the contributions of Gurkha soldiers in 1945 in helping secure the end of the Second World War

All are invited to come and commemorate the contributions of Gurkha units and individual soldiers in 1945 in helping secure the end of the Second World War.

This summer exhibition features a fascinating display of original documents, unique artefacts, inspiring stories, and engaging activities, accompanied by expert interpretation. Celebrate the Gurkhas’ bravery in Burma (now Myanmar), hear from family members what it was like to be a Prisoner of War in the Far East, discover what happened in the Far East after Victory in Europe (VE) and Victory over Japan (VJ) were declared 80 years ago.

There are times to speak with our collection team to gain historical context and understand the significance of the Gurkhas’ contributions in 1945.

This exhibition is a fitting finale to our Path to Victory series where The Gurkha Museum Trust has counted down the Gurkhas’ actions from January to August 1945 with researched articles and events. The summer exhibition will be held in our Gallery on the second floor of The Gurkha Museum, former Peninsula Barracks, Winchester (SO23 8TS).

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Gurkha Museum

Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TP
01962 842832

Opening times

Monday – Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm (last entrance 4.30pm)

The Gurkha Museum will close for redevelopment towards the end of 2025 and reopen in 2026

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