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The Fusilier Museum

Bury, United Kingdom•4.6(452)•Heritage Site, Museum

Explore over 300 years of military history across two galleries showcasing the Lancashire Fusiliers and Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, with interactive exhibits and a café.

The Fusilier Museum is a family-friendly heritage venue dedicated to preserving and presenting over 300 years of military history. The museum features two main galleries: The Lancashire Fusiliers gallery, which traces the 20th Regiment of Foot and Lancashire Fusiliers from 1688 to 1968, and The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers gallery, which continues the regimental story to the present day with exhibits focused on recent conflicts in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. Visitors can engage with permanent collections, rotating temporary exhibitions, and interactive experiences including a shooting simulator and online exhibitions such as the American Revolution exhibition and Virtual Museum tour. The museum hosts educational programs tailored for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and Secondary and Further Education students, making it an ideal destination for school groups and family learning. The venue is located in Bury's Cultural Quarter and offers modern facilities including Olive's Kitchen café, serving freshly made food daily. The museum provides a relaxing and informative experience for all ages, supported by traditional and state-of-the-art event spaces available for private hire, conferences, and celebrations.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: Closed

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Olive's Kitchen @ The Fusilier Museum

Café serving freshly made food daily

Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm

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4.6(452 reviews)
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Chris Ashworth

Chris Ashworth

3 months ago

Fabulous experience and great collection of artifacts. Staff were very helpful and friendly and polite. Called in at the Cafe for lunch which was excellent and good value. Well worth a visit.

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Cath

Cath

8 months ago

What a brilliant little museum. A beyond helpful chap at the reception desk, obliging, polite and knowledgeable. Very impressed. Has shop, loos and café. Ticket valid for a year. Lift to other floors. Well laid out displays and all really well cared for. Lots of pride evident in the whole museum. So many medals, all stored with huge respect. Highly recommend a visit to this museum.

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Nuts

Nuts

a year ago

Fantastic museum telling the truly amazing over 300 years history of the Lancashire Fusiliers under its various different names. Fascinating collection of uniforms, medals and artefacts displayed with informative labels. The regiment were even awarded six Victoria Crosses in just one day during the dreadful Gallipoli Campaign. That is commemorated in the garden outside where there is also a WWI memorial that was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens who also designed the London Cenotaph. Excellent value and there's also a cafe on site.

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Kelly Hamidi

Kelly Hamidi

a year ago

What a lovely museum. We went in the school break and kids got in for free 😊. Great things to look at and do. Has a little virtual shooting range for just £1 a go. Cute little shop too for little gifts. Lovely receptionist, very welcoming. If you are in bury must go here.

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Happily Wandering

Happily Wandering

a year ago

I love the military museums, so today, I went to Bury. This is home to the Fusiliers Museum. A fantastic welcome from the member of staff on the desk. He spoke to my husband and our pal while I browsed the gift shop looking for a magnet. Please, guys, you need to get some with the name of the museum on 😊 Well, what a collection and what a building! Everything was spaced out nicely, no clutter that you find with these types of museums. Well done 👏 So much history to read and look at. I am so glad we went today, with being Easter weekend, it was quiet. We more or less had the place to ourselves, so we could take our time looking around. Once we had finished, we popped to Olive's for a coffee. The cafe is situated in the museum. Disabled access to each floor via a lift. Toilets are spotless, too. Please go and visit and take a walk around the well maintained garden of remembrance.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

Events at The Fusilier Museum

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about The Fusilier Museum

Is The Fusilier Museum free to visit?

The Fusilier Museum is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is The Fusilier Museum suitable for?

The Fusilier Museum is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is The Fusilier Museum dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at The Fusilier Museum.

Is there parking at The Fusilier Museum?

The Fusilier Museum doesn't have on-site parking, but parking is available nearby.

Is there food at The Fusilier Museum?

Yes — Olive's Kitchen @ The Fusilier Museum is on site at The Fusilier Museum. Café serving freshly made food daily

Is The Fusilier Museum pushchair-friendly?

Yes, The Fusilier Museum is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at The Fusilier Museum?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to The Fusilier Museum.

How do I get to The Fusilier Museum by public transport?

The Fusilier Museum is well-served by public transport.
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