Firepower – The Museum of the Royal Artillery
Key Facts
| Location: | Woolwich, London |
| SatNav: | SE18 6ST |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 1 |
What’s Here
The Museum of the Royal Artillery is now called ‘Firepower’. Following a major refurbishment, the new-look museum shows the science and technology of gunnery from the earliest times to the present day. New multimedia displays and interactive hands-on exhibits are featured. An Auster AOP.9 takes centre stage in a display tracing the history of airborne artillery spotting and aerial reconnaissance.
Directions
Signposted off the A205 South Circular, at The Farndale Building off Plumstead Road, Woolwich. Just along the riverside from the Woolwich Ferry. Note: ‘The Rotunda’ is now closed. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Open Wednesday to Sunday 10.30 am to 5.00 pm (last admission 4.00 pm). Open daily during all school holidays and Bank Holidays. Closed Christmas and New Year.
Admission:
See official website for details.
Amenities:
Toilets, Parking, Souvenir shop, Cafe, Access for the disabled.
List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XR271 | Auster AOP.9 | XR721 | Complete | Displayed |
More Information
FIREPOWER, The Royal Artillery Museum, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London SE18 6ST. Tel: 020 8855 7755, Fax: 020 8855 7100, e-mail: info@firepower.org.uk, website: Firepower.
26 March 2010 5:01 pm | Last Updated 2 August 2010 7:45 pm | 
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