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Event List
Upcoming Events
July 2025
India’s War: An IWM Collecting project
IWM is looking to increase the representation of the Indian experience of the Second World War within the museum’s collections, working in partnership with South Asian community groups in the UK. By the end of the Second World War in August 1945, the Armed Forces of India were the second largest fighting force among the […]
November 2025
Through the lens of a Gurkha – Temporary Exhibition
The Gurkha Museum Trust is proud to present Through the Lens of a Gurkha, an exhibition featuring the winning entries from the Brigade of Gurkhas’ annual photography and video competition. For over two centuries, Gurkhas have served the Crown with honour, and this annual competition offers a rare glimpse into how these incredible soldiers see the […]
March 2026
Forged in Steel: Skill, Symbolism, and the Soldier’s Blade
Monday 2 March until Saturday 2 May 2026 at 1000 hrs – 1600 hrs Renowned worldwide for their courage, Gurkhas have built an extraordinary reputation over more than 200 years of service. This spring, discover the blades that symbolise that legacy. This new temporary exhibition brings together a remarkable collection of bladed weapons from The […]
World Book Day at The Gurkha Museum Library
Celebrate World Book Day at The Gurkha Museum LibraryThursday 5 March 2026 | 1000 –1600 | Free admission Celebrate World Book Day 2026 at the Library of The Gurkha Museum, the global reference centre for Gurkha heritage. Home to more than 3,500 volumes, the Library offers a rich collection of books exploring the history, service, and culture […]
Chat and Patch: Periods In Your Language Launch Event!
Chat and Patch: Periods In Your Language – Film Screening
NHSF (UK)’s DharmaFest 2026
DharmaFest 2026 is a national showcase bringing Hindu students from across the UK together for the ultimate celebration of culture and identity through the creative arts. Join NHSF (UK) for an inspiring evening of performances, storytelling, and artistic expression as we celebrate heritage, values, and voices on one stage. Expect powerful talent, meaningful moments, and […]
Volunteer Discovery Morning at The Gurkha Museum Trust
Are you curious about volunteering at The Gurkha Museum? Come along to our Volunteer Discovery Morning and discover how you can get involved. Join us at The Gurkha Museum on Monday 16 March 2026 to learn more about the rewarding volunteering opportunities available at the Museum supporting the Collections, Front of House, and/or Education and Outreach teams. During the morning, you will hear […]
KCL Online Seminar: Talking About the Past and Reliving It: Colonial Violence, Diasporic Memory, and the Afterlives of Empire in Britain
Talking About the Past and Reliving It: Colonial Violence, Diasporic Memory, and the Afterlives of Empire in Britain Speaker: Dr. Bhavna Sennik When: 24 March 2025 16:00 to 17:30 GMT Format: Online Registration: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/talking-about-the-past-and-reliving-it-colonial-violence-diasporic-memory-and-the-afterlives-of-empire-in-britain Abstract While India’s rich heritage in literature, science, philosophy, and the arts has been globally celebrated, this recognition often obscures […]
Jungle Engineers: Courage, Creativity and Challenge
Join us this Easter for fun family adventures in the jungle 31 March from 1100 hrs to 1600 hrs Join us this Easter for a day of creativity, challenge, and discovery at The Gurkha Museum Trust. From 1100 hrs to 1600 hrs on 31 March, families are invited to step into the jungle and explore the ingenuity and bravery that form part of […]
April 2026
Calmer Karma Lecture Series
FREE Wellbeing Talks at Birmingham Library, Centenary Square.
Tuesday 20th August 530-630pm. 'Forgiveness - strength or weakness?'
Tuesday 17th September 530-630pm. 'Is self-care selfish?'
Tuesday 15th October 530-630pm. 'Can we be too kind?'
Launch of South Asian Heritage Month 2026 Theme Event, Cardiff, Saturday 25th April
Join us for an in-person theme event exploring the South Asian Heritage Month 2026 theme: Unity in Diversity. This is partnership with Cardiff University. Hosted by the South Asian Heritage Trust, this session offers an opportunity to reflect more deeply on the theme—what it represents, why it is important, and how it can be meaningfully […]
May 2026
Indian Mindfulness Meditations at Birmingham Library
FREE Mindfulness Sessions. All welcome every Wednesday in August and September at Birmingham Library between 1230-115pm in the Wellbeing Area.
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