THE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE MUSEUM
The Intelligence Corps museum, The Medmenham Collection of air photography, the USAF at Chicksands and Y service rooms together form the Military Intelligence Museum at Chicksands. There is a fascinating story to tell, for many year under wraps.
The Intelligence Corps was formed on 19 July 1940 but its antecedents stretch back to 16th century. The museum was set up in 1971 in Ashford, Kent and relocated along with the Intelligence Corps in 1997 to its present site. There are exciting plans for a redevelopment of the diplays but we will remain open to the public throughout the project.
The Patron of the Intelligence Corps Museum is His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Colonel-In-Chief of the Intelligence Corps and our Vice Patrons are Lord Guthrie and Sir Stanly Odell.
Purpose
To celebrate the lives & service of those who have served in the Corps and to maintain its archive for future generations: it is the custodian of the Corps heritage and our collective memory. it exists to conserve, protect and interpret the collections for the public benefit.
The collections have the potential to become a 'Centre of Excellence' for interpretation and communication of intelligence matters in the armed forces and beyond, educating the next generation in the lessons of history.
What is there to see?
The displays include:
Celebration of the lives of some fascinating individuals
Intelligence in the Cold War
The World War 2 story of ENIGMA
Practical activities relating to Photographic Interpretation
The drama of SOE Operations
Radio equipment relating to Y Service signals intelligence
US Air Force at Chicksands memorabilia from the post war years