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...

October 26th, 2024

From the Archive: 1st Battalion DCLI Photo Album (Accession Number 11260)

By Andrew Sims, Volunteer Archivist It is not often that there is time to browse through items within the archive...

Visitors Book from Bodmin Keep
March 15th, 2024

From the Archive: Visitors Books

One recent discovery from our archive is a collection of visitor books dating back to the time when the Keep was an operational base.

December 14th, 2023

From the Archive: Christmas Greetings From History

Sending Christmas cards continues to be a popular tradition in the United Kingdom during the festive season, despite the advent of e-cards and social media. A tradition that is reflected within the military establishment and during times of war.

November 3rd, 2023

From the Archive: The First BAOR – 2nd Battalion DCLI in Germany 1922-1924

Many who grew up during the Cold War will be familiar with the term BAOR (British Army Of the Rhine). Perhaps less well known is that the British Army also occupied part of Germany after the end of the First World War.