War Winning Engineering Event 2026

War Winning Engineering Event: 19/20th September

Get ready to step back in time and discover the incredible engineering innovations that helped shape victory in World War II: A War Winning Engineering Weekend.

On the weekend of the 19-20 September 2026 join us for an action-packed weekend celebrating the remarkable engineering achievements that helped win the war.

Experience history brought to life through immersive displays, fascinating stories and unforgettable live demonstrations. Visitors can enjoy a stunning Spitfire replica, authentic military vehicles, living history re-enactors, MG42 and Browning machine-gun demonstrations, an interactive wartime mural, exclusive curator insights and access, expert historians sharing remarkable wartime stories, and live music from Miss Holiday Swing on Sunday, creating an engaging day out for history enthusiasts of all ages.

Whether you’re a military history enthusiast, a family looking for an exciting day out, or simply curious about the engineering feats behind Allied success, this special event offers something for everyone.

Come and explore the bridges, vehicles, equipment and ingenuity that helped shape the outcome of World War II. Discover the stories of the soldiers, engineers and inventors whose innovations changed the course of history.

Don’t miss one of the Royal Engineers Museum’s biggest living history events of the year. Prepare for a weekend where engineering meets history.

This event is delivered in partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of our War Winning Engineering exhibition programme.