Welcome to Cornwall’s Army Museum

Explore and discover Cornwall’s rich military history and heritage

 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE

At 165 years old, Bodmin Keep needs urgent preservation work which means that the museum is temporarily closed. Please bear with us while urgent repairs are carried out to this historic Cornish building.

We apologise for any disruption to your plans this may cause.

For further information contact us via email or by phoning 01208 72810. Our office opening hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Explore our website resources for information about the museum collection and the history of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry and The Light Infantry.

If you would like to support the museum with a donation, visit on our Just Giving page.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

The Team at Bodmin Keep

 

EXPLORE, DISCOVER, REMEMBER

 

 SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWS

TRUSTEE VACANCIES, could you be the one?

Our aim is to educate, entertain and inspire a broad range of people of all ages. We have a vision to be the leading military museum in Cornwall for the preservation and promotion of the county’s and the nation’s military heritage. We also aim to make a real contribution to the wellbeing and economy of our local community and county, and to our military family.

We are looking for some new Trustees to join our Board and help us to fulfil these aims and aspirations.  The Trustee role can be every rewarding and enjoyable offering an opportunity to serve the community whilst learning new skills.  The Trustees role is to focus on the strategic direction of the charity and to ensure effectiveness and accountability.  We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are excited about our work and can bring relevant experience/knowledge of the heritage sector, veterans, volunteering, managing finances, income generation or visitor services.    For further information about us and how to apply, please download our Information Pack.

 

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Blog

July 6th, 2023

Dealing With Disaster – New Exhibition!

Our new exhibition, Dealing with Disaster highlights the British Army’s role in natural disaster relief and delves into one of...

March 3rd, 2025

February 1945: The battles of the Reichwald

Between D Day on 6 June 1944 and VE Day on 8 May 1945 the Allied advance towards Germany saw...

M29 Weasel followed by a DUKW amphibious vehicle navigate down a flooded avenue
March 3rd, 2025

5 DCLI January 1945: Gargling, Weasels, and Kangaroos

[i]             The National Archive, WO171-5177, pp. 5-6. [ii]             TNA, WO171-5177, p. 9. [iii]             TNA, WO171-5177, p. 14. [iv]             TNA, WO171-5177,...

December 20th, 2024

Christmas 1944

In late December 1944, eighty years ago, the 5th Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (5th DCLI) had spent the...

November 28th, 2024

University of Plymouth Internships

In Spring 2024, three students from the University of Plymouth History Department participated in paid internships at Bodmin Keep –...