National Army Museum - Poster power and announcing the inaugural Chelsea History Festival🎪

The power of a poster: Abram Games and the Army Bureau of Current Affairs 7 August 2019, 6pm - 8.30pm £12 During the Second World War, iconic graphic artist Abram Games created posters to remind soldiers what it was they were fighting for. Through this work, he offered a glimpse of the improved post-war society they could aspire to. Join Dr Paul Rennie from Central Saint Martins and curator Emma Mawdsley for an evening exploring Games’s wartime work. Dr Rennie will discuss the posters within their social and military context. He will demonstrate how their themes of education and social progress aligned with military objectives post-1941 and helped transform British society. FIND OUT MORE

What's on

The art of persuasion: Wartime posters by Abram Games 13 August 2019, 11am - 12pm £10.50 Join a curator for an exclusive hour-long guided tour of our special exhibition, 'The art of persuasion: Wartime posters by Abram Games'. FIND OUT MORE The art of printing 7 September 2019, 10am - 4pm £35 Create a hand-printed poster to take away at this workshop with graphic designer Katie Kennedy. FIND OUT MORE

Portrait painting 3 August, 31 August & 7 September 2019 FREE Join artists from London Fine Art Studios for live portrait painting of inspirational female soldiers. FIND OUT MORE Women in khaki: The story of the ATS 16 August 2019, 11.30am FREE Join author Tracey Ann Knight to learn about the contribution of the women of the ATS during the Second World War. FIND OUT MORE

Meet the stars of "Her Majesty's Cavalry"

Meet the stars of the show 17 August 2019, 10am - 5pm FREE Did you watch the ITV show 'Her Majesty's Cavalry'? Meet the serving members of the Household Cavalry Regiment who starred in the show at our free event. Get a close-up look at their operational kit, ceremonial uniform, and weapons. Learn how they care for their horses, and see the farrier at work. FIND OUT MORE

Family fun

Tiny troopers: Posters 12 August 2019, Sessions: 10am & 11.20am £5 Bring your little ones to our monthly toddlers session, perfect for under-5s. FIND OUT MORE Summer Mission: Fun and Games 24 July 2019 - 31 August 2019 FREE or up to £5 Take aim with target practice, get fighting fit, and create your own invention with our summer family programme. FIND OUT MORE

Chelsea History Festival

Chelsea History Festival 9 - 13 October 2019 We're proud to announce the inaugural Chelsea History Festival! Coming this October, the festival will bring the past to life with world class speakers, historians and performers. Created by the National Army Museum in partnership with the Royal Hospital Chelsea and Chelsea Physic Garden, the festival will span these three major Chelsea heritage venues. Click the link below to sign up to our mailing list: tickets available soon. FIND OUT MORE

Arnhem 75

Operation Market Garden In the summer of 1944, the Allies launched a daring airborne operation to secure the River Rhine crossings and advance into northern Germany. The troops' determination and courage made Market Garden one of the Second World War’s most famous battles. FIND OUT MORE Type X Mk 2 Parachute pack, 1944 (c) This type of parachute, used by the British airborne troops who landed at Arnhem, had a 26 ft canopy. An excellent design, it was in service for 25 years before finally being withdrawn.   EXPLORE  COLLECTION