Museums · South East England
The Museum of The National Rifle Association
In or near Pirbright.
The Museum of The National Rifle Association — museum in Woking, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Brookwood · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Museum of The National Rifle Association is a museum in Surrey, South-East England. Built or established in 1997, it dates from the modern period. Operated by National Rifle Association. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Surrey Heath parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Brookwood, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area GU24.
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Official information
The Museum of the National Rifle Association showcases a collection of historically significant firearms and memorabilia related to the NRA's history. Visitors can explore exhibits that chronicle the evolution of shooting sports and the association's impact since its inception in 1860.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Museum of The National Rifle Association is located in Pirbright, Surrey, South-East England. Established in 1997, this modern museum is operated by the National Rifle Association and features designations as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Basingstoke Canal and Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3115, -0.6557
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Pirbright
- Postcode
- GU24 0PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Surrey Heath
- Established
- 1997
- Nearest railway station
- Brookwood — 1.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays 9am–2:30pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- nra.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113370140 (CC0)
- commons: Headquarters of the National Rifle Association at Bisley, England.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Museum of The National Rifle Association?
- The Museum of The National Rifle Association is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU24 0PB), in the parish of Pirbright.
- What is The Museum of The National Rifle Association?
- The Museum of The National Rifle Association — museum in Woking, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Museum of The National Rifle Association?
- The nearest railway station is Brookwood, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU24 0PB.
- When was The Museum of The National Rifle Association built?
- Built or established in 1997.
- Who runs The Museum of The National Rifle Association?
- The Museum of The National Rifle Association is operated by National Rifle Association.
- Is The Museum of The National Rifle Association a protected site?
- Yes — The Museum of The National Rifle Association is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Museum of The National Rifle Association?
- The nearest railway station is Brookwood, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU24 0PB.