FAQs
Can you tell me about my relative’s army service with the RAMC/RAVC/RADC/QARANC?
Can you tell me the location of x Field Ambulance/General Hospital in 19xx?
Are you open to the public?
Do I have to pay to visit the museum?
Are you open at weekends?
Can I take photographs?
Where can I get a cup of tea?
How long will I need to visit?
Is there anything for children to do?
Q. Can you tell me about my relative’s army service with the RAMC/RAVC/RADC/QARANC?
A. The AMS Museum does not hold service records for individual personnel. The only details we have are for officers who held a regular commission with the Army Medical Department and the RAMC until 1960. There are also some records for Veterinary Officers.
Service records for men and women discharged prior to 1920 are held at The National Archives (www.nationalarchives.gov.uk). All other service records are held at the Army Personnel Centre and copies of these records can only be accessed by next-of-kin. The museum has a small booklet available with useful advice for researching relatives who served with the AMS. Please send SAE if you would like a copy . [Back to Top]
Q. Can you tell me the location of x Field Ambulance/General Hospital in 19xx?
A. Although we have details of some unit locations, the best source of information is at The National Archives where the unit war diaries are held. [Back to Top]
Q. Are you open to the public?
A. The AMS Museum is based at Keogh Barracks in Mytchett and is open to the public Monday to Friday, 10am to 3.30pm. However, there are some security arrangements regarding admission. Visitors can park outside the barracks and should then proceed to the main gate, where they will be issued with a pass and escorted to the museum (please bring some proof of identity). For visitors with mobility difficulties there is disabled parking within the barracks. Many visitors find the security checks part of the visitor experience and worth the slight inconvenience. We appreciate your patience in this matter. [Back to Top]
Q. Do I have to pay to visit the museum?
A. There is no admission charge to visit the museum but donations are always welcome. Gift aid forms available on request. [Back to Top]
A. The museum will open at evenings and weekends for groups by appointment only.
Please contact the museum if you would like to arrange a group visit outside of normal opening hours. [Back to Top]
A. For security reasons photography is not permitted on the barracks. [Back to Top]
Q. Where can I get a cup of tea?
A. Unfortunately the museum does not have refreshment facilities. However, during the summer months we recommend the Tea Rooms at the Basingstoke Canal Centre, which are nearby. There is also a public house within walking distance of the barracks.
www.basingstoke-canal.org.uk/cancent.htm [Back to Top]
Q. How long will I need to visit?
A. Most visitors spend approximately 1-2 hours visiting the museum. [Back to Top]
Q. Is there anything for children to do?
A. There are trails and quizzes for children aged approx 6-14 and a touchscreen interactive with a quiz. Details of special holiday events will be posted online at the Special Event section so have a look to see what’s coming up! [Back to Top]