Sunday 2 May 2021

National Army Museum - Welcoming you back

 

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Reopening our doors

From 19 May, Wednesday - Sunday

We’re very pleased to say that in line with Government guidelines, we’re planning to reopen the Museum from Wednesday, 19 May, with measures in place so you can enjoy your experience here as safely as possible. Entry remains free, but please book a time slot online before visiting. To book, and for more information, please follow the link below. 

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What's on

Guidance from the Greatest

7 May 2021, 12.00pm

FREE

Join Gavin Mortimer as he considers what society today can learn from the Second World War generation.

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Far and Away: Fighting, 
Campaigning and Travelling in the English Civil War

14 May 2021, 12.00pm

FREE

Join Professor Peter Gaunt as he analyses the experiences of those forced to travel during the English Civil Wars.

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Preparing for Nuclear War in the British Army

21 May 2021, 12.00pm

FREE

Dr Simon J Moody will examine how the Cold War nuclear threat affected the British Army’s training, war doctrine and purpose.

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British Army Horse Power in the Great War

4 June 2021, 12.00pm

FREE

Join Lucy Betteridge-Dyson as she explores the vital role that horses and mules played in the British Army’s efforts during the First World War.

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Virtual battlefield tour

Virtual Battlefield Tour: Balaklava

19 May 2021, 7.30pm

£25.00

Witness the battlefield at Balaklava like never before in this special virtual tour led by Crimean War expert, Patrick Mercer. With Dr Alastair Massie introducing objects from the National Army Museum's world-class collection, this online tour, delivered in partnership with Battle Guide Virtual Tours, will use a blend of the latest technology to explore the battle in a way that has never been done before.

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Evening events

Napoleon the Great

5 May 2021, 7.00pm

FREE

Join historian Andrew Roberts in conversation with Professor Ali Ansari as they discuss the life and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte on the 200th anniversary of his death.

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Combat Stress: 100 Years of Veterans’ Mental Health

13 May 2021, 7.00pm

FREE

In this talk to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, join Dr Rachel Duffett as she examines the changing views on veterans’ mental health over the last 100 years.

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