#VJDay  today marks Victory in Japan Day. We wanted to share a story of one soldiers overcoming some of the harshest conditions experienced during the Second World War. To find out more head over to our insta page

#wednesdaywisdom  Regimental badges are an important aspect of a regiments history and identity. We will explore this over the next few weeks by sharing the origin story of each aspect of our cap badge.  Do you know what each aspect represents? #pwrr #militarytradition #dragons

Today is #Playday2026  https://www.playday.org.uk/ @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social we want everyone to enjoy the space and activities provided. What’s on this August - 10th Bookmark Characters 17th Camo Helmets 8th and 24th Medal making 31st victory bunting  Family trail Lotta & Lola

its not only #throwbackthursday here @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social  it is also the start of The Common Wealth Games!!! 🥇 So we wanted to share some images from our archive of soldiers competing in a variety of sports

Help Dovers local community and join the Dover Lotto🚀 Every ticket helps and at only £1 each its cheaper than a coffee☕ https://www.doverlotto.com/support/pwrr-and-queens-regiment-museum?utm_campaign=cause-page-social-share&utm_source=cause-page&utm_medium=social&utm_content=Hyperlink

📢 We’re hosting the Lotta and Lola Museum Trail this summer holiday! Explore @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social  with this free spotter trail and help Lotta and Lola collect kind and useful-ish words hiding around the museum.  @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @artfund.bsky.social

July is Mascot Mayhem @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social  so come along and create an origami Tara tiger, take home your very own Peter the Sheep or choose a mascot mask to decorate and wear.   #pwrr #familyfun #daysoutwithkids #dovercastle #daysoutinkent

In 1992 the Royal Hampshire Regiment amalgamated with the Queen's Regiment to form the PWRR, which carries the traditions, Freedoms and Battle Honours of the Royal Hampshire Regiment. Thanks to these loan items from the @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social we are able to tell their story #hampshireregiment

Join us for Armed Forces day🇬🇧 on Saturday 27th June @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social for a FREE craft event 1-3pm. #pwrr #armedforcesday #daysoutinkent

Please support us with a nomination for £1,000! via the link below Thank you  https://movementforgood.com/draws/1000 #pwrr #movementforgood #nominatenow #nominateacharity

🎉 It's Father's Day, and there's no better way to celebrate than at Dover Castle and PWRR & Queen's Museum! 🏰✨Enjoy the WW2 weekend with exciting reenactments and displays that bring history to life. Plus, the kids will love the 'Tiger Trail' and craft activities

Would you like to join our volunteers and be part of our outreach team helping organise and run events like these? https://pwrrqueensmuseum.co.uk/volunteer/ #pwrr #volunteer #outreach #museumlife

#internationaldayofplay A quick look at what we have done this year- Satsuma Surgery, Fancy Dress, family trails, paper crafts and much more. Would you like to join our volunteers and be part of our outreach team helping organise and run events like these? https://pwrrqueensmuseum.co.uk/volunteer/

#wednesdaywisdom  We are so grateful for our amazing volunteers.  They turn their hand to any task and are always cheerful. We could not manage without them!  THANK YOU 🙏🎉

#fridayfunday #NationalBiscuitDay We all know biscuits are a must for any happy workplace and @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social we are no different, just ask our volunteers!!

We're OPEN and excited to share our 'Treating the Troops' experience! 🚑📦 Explore fascinating resources and dive into our GCSE handling boxes. 🏺✨ Perfect for history buffs or anyone curious about the past. Come on in and discover something new today! #pwrr #dovercastle #bankholiday

Lets celebrate #InternationalTeaDay with a cuppa or two...... there is always time for tea🫖 #pwrr #militaryhistory #teatime #familyfun #throwbackthursday  #throwbackthursday

#Didyouknow  On the evening of 4th May every year Danish houses place lit candles in their windows to recognise Liberation Day. The lit candles symbolise the removal of blackout curtains after Denmarks liberation from German occupation. (May 5th marks the official day of liberation.) #pwrr

If you have an interest in history and can spare a few hours you might be the perfect volunteer for our Outreach programme, working with families, schools and local groups.  To find out more drop us a line... #pwrr #kidsinmuseums #militarymedicine #daysoutwithkids #volunteer #museumlife

#snapshotsaturday #EYA #PetDay We are definitely pet people here at the  @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social  and it appears from our archive so are many of our soldiers. These images from our archive, belonged to Lt Col Lancelot Henry Soames - can you spot the dog hiding? #pwrr

Make the most of the Easter Holiday’s 🐣and join us at the PWRR & Queen's Museum for family trails and crafts. Save money by becoming a friend of the museum, this gives you reduced entry and access to exclusive events. #pwrr #daysoutwithkids #familyfun #daysoutinkent

The clocks go forward and here @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social  we move to Summer hours - 10-5 every day. Allowing even more time for you to take part in trails, crafts and try your hand at target practice!! #pwrr #summertime #familyfun

Today is #GlobalRecyclingDay and here at The PWRR & Queen’s Museum we aim to reduce our impact on the environment where we can. That includes within our family activity sessions  where we try to be as sustainable as possible, with the ethos of ‘reuse, reduce, recycle’. #pwrr #daysoutinkent

#IWD2026 -  Today is International Women's Day (IWD) and the IWD are celebrating 115 years. Sadly many of the issues from 1911 are still impacting women's advancement today But that does not mean we shouldn't  celebrate women's achievements and continue to raise awareness about discrimination.

#ThrowBackThursday Today is #worldbookday and while parents everywhere are scrambling for fancy dress we wondered, What is your favourite book from childhood? or What is your favourite book to read to your children or grand children? #pwrr #familyfun

#onthisday in 1961 The Queen’s Own Buffs, The Royal Kent Regiment were formed at Shorncliffe, Folkestone. It was an amalgamation of the Buff’s (Royal East Kent Regiment) and the Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment. #pwrr #militaryhistory #britisharmedforces

Bernard Bear is our newest exchange Volunteer thanks to the amazing people over at The Battle Of Britain Memorial Why not join us and Bernard and volunteer at the museum? #volunteer #battleofbritain #teddybear #pwrr

It's Half Term and at the museum we have trails and craft activities to keep you busy. The Castle site has lots to offer so why not make a day of it! #pwrr #dovercastle #familyfun