National Army Museum - 📸 Great shots: Tribute Ink, the Army Photographic Competition and soldier portrait photography

Tribute Ink 31 January - 17 April 2020 FREE Explore the tattoos worn by members of the Armed Forces community and the powerful stories of identity, comradeship, bravery and sacrifice they represent. The National Army Museum is the first stop on Tribute Ink's national tour. Produced by The Royal British Legion and the National Memorial Arboretum, the exhibition showcases the tattoos of serving and ex-serving personnel. A permanent reminder of the wearer’s experiences, triumphs and losses, these designs, captured by renowned photographer Charlie Clift, also commemorate those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. FIND OUT MORE

Events and exhibitions

Great Battles: Isandlwana 25 January 2020, 2.30pm £5.00 Professor Ian Beckett tells the story of the Battle of Isandlwana and the subsequent defence of Rorke’s Drift, looking at the impact of the two events from both British and Zulu perspectives. FIND OUT MORE The Volunteer 27 January 2020, 6.30pm FREE To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, Jack Fairweather tells the true story of a Polish resistance fighter, who infiltrated Auschwitz and drew the world’s attention to its atrocities. FIND OUT MORE

Army Film and Photographic Competition Until 13 February 2020 FREE These displays of winning competition entries from this year, and the past 10 years, give a unique insight into life in the British Army. FIND OUT MORE 1919: The New Normal 24 January 2020, 11.30am FREE Members of the London Military Museums Network discuss the impact of the First World War on London through the stories of soldiers and civilians. FIND OUT MORE

20 years OUT

20 years OUT 11 January 2020, 2.30pm FREE The ban on homosexuality in the British Armed Forces was lifted 20 years ago. Join us as we reflect on this historic moment and examine the progress that has been made, with soldiers and others sharing their personal experiences. In partnership with the Army LGBT+ Forum and Army and the Arts, we're hosting a panel discussion and gallery tour. Click below for full programme and speaker details.  FIND OUT MORE