National Army Museum - Museum April

 

Spring is Here

This Easter, come join us for a range of exciting events perfect for the entire family! Enjoy free entry to all galleries and temporary exhibitions, explore the story of the Army through time – and discover fascinating objects, surprising stories, and interactive fun. Below, we've selected a few of our upcoming events that we're sure you'll love.

Conquer the Easter Holidays

Operation Survival: Giant Board Game 2 - 5 April 2024, Free Find out what it takes for soldiers to survive in even the most extreme environments. Find Out More ZooLab: Meet Amazing Animals 4 April 2024, Free Join us this Easter and meet some real-life survival experts from the animal world. Find Out More

Marching Orders: Survival 9 - 12 April 2024, Free How do soldiers keep fit and healthy while out on operations? Find out on this fun-filled interactive tour. Find Out More 10 things to do for families! Free Looking for even more to keep the kids entertained? We’ve put together our top 10 activities for families visiting the Museum over the holidays. Find Out More

Attend a Talk

Those Must Be The Guards 5 April 2024 12.00pm, Free Simon Doughty sheds light on life in the iconic Household Division and discusses how the act of serving Crown and Country has evolved over the last 50 years. Book Now Tourism, Collecting and Foreign Encounters in Egypt 12 April 2024, 12.00pm, Free Dr Simon Quinn reveals how soldiers serving during the Egyptian Campaign of 1801 experienced their new surroundings and made use of their free time. Book Now

SOE Operatives: The Secrets of Their Success 19 April 2024, 12.00pm, Free Join Carina Evans as she highlights the key characteristics and personality traits that made the Special Operations Executive (SOE) such an effective force. Book Now Patriotic Volunteers: Britain’s Cold War Home Front 26 April 2024, 12.00pm, Free Hear from Dr Matthew Grant as he discusses the role of civil defence groups in Britain during the Cold War. Book Now

Kohima 80th Anniversary Weekend

Explore Kohima 80th Anniversary Weekend events Join us Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st April for the Kohima 80th Anniversary Weekend. We have a variety of events planned across the weekend, featuring headliners such as James Holland, Dr. Robert Lyman, and Fergal Keane.

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Don’t Miss

Foe to Friend Open until 1 September 2024, Free   Since the Second World War, British soldiers have continued to live and serve in Germany over the past 75 years.   Explore their stories and follow their evolution from conquerors and occupiers to allies and friends. Find Out More Shakespeare and War Open until 1 September 2024, Free   Discover some of the ways in which Shakespeare has shaped how we think about the Army, and how we imagine war and its consequences today. Find Out More

In Other News

The Household Cavalry Exhibition Display opens on the 6th of March till the 21st of April. The Household Cavalry Exhibition by Ripley Fine Art is now on display at the Household Cavalry Museum. Twelve portraits of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment were gifted as the official Coronation present from the Household Cavalry to His Majesty King Charles III. They were presented by Ripley and senior Officers from the Household Cavalry to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on 15 June 2023. Four of the portraits from the collection are in the main gallery of the museum; they will be on display from Wednesday 6th March, to Sunday 21st April.

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Support the National Army Museum

Make a Donation A gift to the Museum supports us in all areas of our work, from research and conservation to the delivery of our free events and exhibitions. No matter the size, all gifts help the Museum to continue its important work.

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