This Summer, Step Behind the Iron Curtain - Cold War Exhibition

Royal Corps of Signals

22nd July 2026 ยท 1 min read

This Summer, Step Behind the Iron Curtain -  Cold War Exhibition

Step into history at the Royal Signals Museum and experience our brand-new immersive exhibition, Cold War in the Shadow of the Bomb.

Travel through one of the most dramatic periods of modern history, from 1946 to the fall of the Berlin Wall, with powerful stories, artefacts, and interactive displays that bring the Cold War to life.

Discover:

·       Personal accounts from Royal Signals soldiers who served with the British Army of the Rhine

·       Military communications equipment and clothing from the Greenham Common protests

·       A striking recreation of part of the Berlin Wall An iconic East German Trabant car, generously on loan from Haynes Motor Museum

Whether you're a history enthusiast or looking for an inspiring family day out, there's something for everyone to explore this summer.  Visit the Royal Signals Museum and uncover the stories that shaped the modern world.

 

 

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