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We're reopening our doors
We're pleased to announce that the Museum will be reopening from 7 July for you to explore our Army’s history once more, and we'll have measures in place to help you enjoy your experience as safely as possible:
• A one-way route around the Museum
• Additional cleaning and hand sanitiser units
• Some facilities including Play Base will be closed
• Reduced opening hours (Tues – Sun, 10.30am – 3.30pm)
We’ve reduced the number of people we can welcome at any one time, so we ask you to book a free time slot in advance of your visit.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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The Forgotten War Remembered
3 July, 12pm
FREE
Marking 70 years since the start of the Korean War, Dr Grace Huxford explores the unique culture of remembrance surrounding this conflict.
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Ypres, 1917: A German Perspective
10 July 2020, 12pm
FREE
Dr Jonathan Boff takes a look at the German experience of the Third Battle of Ypres in this live online lecture.
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60 years of the National Army Museum
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A history of the National Army Museum in ten exhibitions
Since 1960, our exhibitions have been showcasing the achievements, history and traditions of the Army. From War Horse to Soldiers of the Raj, we take a look at ten stand-out displays from the past six decades.
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Highlights from Home videos
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Raglan miniature sword
Museum curator Sophie Anderton reveals why this miniature sword, commemorating the Battle of Waterloo, is one of her favourites in the collection.
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Captain George Johnson's tunic
Ian Maine, Assistant Director, tells the story behind a service dress tunic worn by Captain George Johnson on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
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An army marches on its stomach
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An army marches on its stomach
This delicious look at the history of Army rations explores the importance of food for soldiers, especially when they are on campaign.
Find out how Army food has evolved through the ages, from bully beef and biscuits to veggie curries.
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Battle of Dettingen
On 27 June 1743, the Battle of Dettingen was fought in southern Germany, during the War of the Austrian Succession. Find out more about the last battle in which a reigning British monarch personally led his troops.
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Falklands War
14 June marked 38 years since the end of the Falklands War. Discover the part played by British soldiers to retake the Falkland Islands after their surprise capture by the Argentine military.
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Trooping the Colour
As the traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony couldn't take place in its usual way this year, we look back to 2015 where the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards paraded with its new Queen's Colour at Horse Guards.
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Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck
Claude Auchinleck joined the 62nd Punjabis in 1904 and served in the Indian Army until 1947. This portrait is one of nearly 2,000 new images we've made available during lockdown.
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