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National Army Museum The UK's leading authority on the history and traditions of the British Army. Find us in Chelsea, SW3 4HT. Book your free tickets now on our website.

Established in 1960 by Royal Charter, the National Army Museum is the United Kingdom’s leading authority on the history and traditions of the British Army. It explores the impact that soldiers from Britain, Ireland and the Commonwealth have had throughout the world, from the 17th century to the present day. Through its world-class collections, the Museum safeguards and shares the stories and value

s of ordinary people who have been called upon to bear extraordinary responsibilities on behalf of others.

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09/12/2022

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The National Army Museum and The Centre for Army Leadership are proud to launch the first Leadership Essay Prize.
We are looking for short essays exploring the theme of Leadership and Emotional Intelligence.
The competition is open to everyone, military and civilian. We want to hear your unique perspective, whatever it may be! We are particularly keen to support aspiring new authors.

Click here for more information:
https://www.nam.ac.uk/press/leadership-essay-prize-2023

9 December 2022, 12.00pm. Join Dr Michael Robinson as he discusses the struggles faced by First World War veterans who r...
29/11/2022
A Difficult Homecoming | National Army Museum

9 December 2022, 12.00pm. Join Dr Michael Robinson as he discusses the struggles faced by First World War veterans who returned home to Ireland with life-changing mental injuries. https://bit.ly/3XDoTDG

Join Dr Michael Robinson as he discusses the struggles faced by First World War veterans who returned home to Ireland with life-changing mental injuries.

Join Professor Peter Kornicki as he explores the work undertaken by linguists - from code breaking to radio operating - ...
28/11/2022
Eavesdropping on the Emperor | National Army Museum

Join Professor Peter Kornicki as he explores the work undertaken by linguists - from code breaking to radio operating - against Japanese forces in India and Burma during the Second World War. This free talk can be attended in person or online 2 Dec 12.00pm https://bit.ly/3hZiQsW

Join Professor Peter Kornicki as he explores the work undertaken by linguists - from code breaking to radio operating - against Japanese forces in India and Burma during the Second World War.

Book a free ticket for this In Conversation event, On a Knife Edge: How Germany Lost the First World War. 29 November 20...
24/11/2022
On a Knife Edge: How Germany Lost the First World War | National Army Museum

Book a free ticket for this In Conversation event, On a Knife Edge: How Germany Lost the First World War. 29 November 2022, 6.30pm

Join Professor Holger Afflerbach as he presents a thought-provoking new perspective on German politics and strategy during the First World War.

In this special event, Professor Holger Afflerbach will discuss his major new account of German wartime politics and strategy, ‘On a Knife Edge’, in which he argues that the outcome of the First World War remained in the balance until relatively late in the conflict.

https://www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/knife-edge-how-germany-lost-first-world-war

Join Professor Holger Afflerbach as he presents a thought-provoking new perspective on German politics and strategy during the First World War.

Join Professor Peter Kornicki as he explores the work undertaken by linguists - from code breaking to radio operating - ...
23/11/2022

Join Professor Peter Kornicki as he explores the work undertaken by linguists - from code breaking to radio operating - against Japanese forces in India and Burma during the Second World War. This free talk can be attended in person or online 2 Dec 12.00pm https://bit.ly/3hZiQsW

Soldier Stories, Sunday 27 November, meet Tommy Roper, a soldier from 2 Commando. Watch him putting new recruits through...
22/11/2022

Soldier Stories, Sunday 27 November, meet Tommy Roper, a soldier from 2 Commando. Watch him putting new recruits through their paces, as they train for a top-secret Second World War mission.

All sessions are free to attend. Meet in the Atrium five minutes before the following performance times:

11.00am - 11.20am
12.00pm - 12.20pm
1.30pm - 1.50pm
2.30pm - 2.50pm
Family drop-in activities are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Suitable for children aged 7+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Road To Recovery: Members Tour. 23 November 2022, 6.00pm.Join Dr Emily Mayhew for an exclusive members-only talk and tou...
20/11/2022

Road To Recovery: Members Tour. 23 November 2022, 6.00pm.
Join Dr Emily Mayhew for an exclusive members-only talk and tour of our special exhibition, Road to Recovery. https://bit.ly/3UKPA7E

Soldier Stories families performance on Sunday 20 Nov. Meet Sister Evelyn Morgan, a nurse newly arrived in France as par...
19/11/2022

Soldier Stories families performance on Sunday 20 Nov. Meet Sister Evelyn Morgan, a nurse newly arrived in France as part of the 1944 Normandy Landings.

Meet outside Soldier gallery five minutes before the following performance times:

12.00pm – 12.30pm
1.30pm – 2.00pm
2.30pm – 3.00pm
3.30pm – 4.00pm
Family drop-in activities are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Suitable for children aged 7+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Become a member of National Army Museum to attend exclusive events, receive discount in our shop and cafe and support th...
18/11/2022

Become a member of National Army Museum to attend exclusive events, receive discount in our shop and cafe and support the work of the museum! https://bit.ly/3Gq72dg

Join us either in person or online for our weekly Friday Insights talk. This week 'A Sword for Christ'. Jonathan Cobb as...
17/11/2022

Join us either in person or online for our weekly Friday Insights talk.
This week 'A Sword for Christ'. Jonathan Cobb as he discusses the role of the New Model Army in the creation and maintenance of a republican regime in Great Britain and Ireland https://bit.ly/3hFEAK6

Germany has been at the heart of the British Army's story since 1945. After the Second World War, the Army helped rebuil...
17/11/2022
Foe to Friend: The British Army in Germany since 1945

Germany has been at the heart of the British Army's story since 1945. After the Second World War, the Army helped rebuild a devastated and divided nation. It provided protection during the Cold War, and later used Germany as a base from which to deploy troops across the world.

Explore this story further at our free exhibition, Foe to Friend: The British Army in Germany since 1945.

https://youtu.be/glWCEyTC8no

Visit the Foe to Friend exhibition at the National Army Museum:https://www.nam.ac.uk/series/foe-friendMore than a million British soldiers have lived and ser...

Join us either in person or online for our weekly Friday Insights talk. This week 'A Sword for Christ'. Jonathan Cobb as...
15/11/2022
A Sword for Christ | National Army Museum

Join us either in person or online for our weekly Friday Insights talk.

This week 'A Sword for Christ'. Jonathan Cobb as he discusses the role of the New Model Army in the creation and maintenance of a republican regime in Great Britain and Ireland https://bit.ly/3hFEAK6

Join Jonathan Cobb as he discusses the role of the New Model Army in the creation and maintenance of a republican regime in Great Britain and Ireland.

Our temporary exhibition 'Road to Recovery' follows the challenging journeys of rehabilitation and recovery taken by sol...
15/11/2022
Road to Recovery | National Army Museum

Our temporary exhibition 'Road to Recovery' follows the challenging journeys of rehabilitation and recovery taken by soldiers who have suffered a life-changing physical or mental injury. Open until 29 January 2023. https://bit.ly/3UOSaZK

This special exhibition follows the challenging journeys of rehabilitation and recovery taken by soldiers who have suffered a life-changing physical or mental injury.

Craft your own poppy and add it to our Remembrance Day installation.Join us at the National Army Museum this Remembrance...
12/11/2022

Craft your own poppy and add it to our Remembrance Day installation.

Join us at the National Army Museum this Remembrance weekend to reflect on the service of soldiers past and present.

Come along to craft a poppy and add it to our Remembrance installation, which will grow and bloom across the day.

This drop-in activity is suitable for visitors of all ages. Saturday 12 November 11am - 4pm

Join us this Friday as Professor Guy Cuthbertson  shares the experiences of people in Britain and around the world follo...
10/11/2022
Peace at Last | National Army Museum

Join us this Friday as Professor Guy Cuthbertson shares the experiences of people in Britain and around the world following the news that an armistice had been signed and the First World War was coming to an end.

Book here to join this free talk, live and online: https://bit.ly/3D4zHRQ

Join Professor Guy Cuthbertson as he examines how people in Britain and around the world reacted to the news that an armistice had been signed, bringing an end to the First World War.

Tiny troopers returns this week.  On Wednesday we'll be exploring poppies and remembrance during our sensory sessions, p...
05/11/2022
Tiny Troopers: Poppies | National Army Museum

Tiny troopers returns this week. On Wednesday we'll be exploring poppies and remembrance during our sensory sessions, perfect for ages 2-4.

£5 per child, book now https://bit.ly/3TEVars

Sing, play and create with your little ones at these fun, sensory sessions, perfect for ages 2 to 4.

Join author and historian Sir Anthony Seldon on 10 November where he will reflect and share his thoughts on the legacy a...
30/10/2022
The Path of Peace: Walking the Western Front Way | National Army Museum

Join author and historian Sir Anthony Seldon on 10 November where he will reflect and share his thoughts on the legacy and memory of the First World War.

Book your tickets for this special event here: https://bit.ly/3TFC30G

Join Sir Anthony Seldon as he discusses his journey of reflection along the Western Front Way and shares his thoughts on the legacy and memory of the First World War.

Join us to get up close and personal with some of our weird and wonderful objects.  We'll be exploring the surprising wo...
26/10/2022
Marching Orders: Family Tour | National Army Museum

Join us to get up close and personal with some of our weird and wonderful objects. We'll be exploring the surprising world of army medicine on Thursday and Friday this week during our interactive family tour.
Tours last 30 mins and are free as part of our half term activities for kids: https://bit.ly/3FlEj99

Join our exciting family tour as we explore the gory, gruesome and surprising world of army medicine!

This Friday John Willis unveils the forgotten story of the Allied prisoners of war who survived the Nagasaki nuclear bom...
25/10/2022
Nagasaki: The Forgotten Prisoners | National Army Museum

This Friday John Willis unveils the forgotten story of the Allied prisoners of war who survived the Nagasaki nuclear bomb. Book to join us for this free talk live and online:https://bit.ly/3sgPkk3

Join John Willis as he unveils the forgotten story of the Allied prisoners of war who survived the devastating Nagasaki nuclear bomb.

📖 This Wednesday, meet storyteller Wendy Shearer and hear how Mary Seacole helped soldiers injured during the Crimean Wa...
24/10/2022
Tales of Mary Seacole | National Army Museum

📖 This Wednesday, meet storyteller Wendy Shearer and hear how Mary Seacole helped soldiers injured during the Crimean War. Free, for ages 5+ as part of our half term events for kids this week. Find out more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3gkBMBm

Delve deeper into the life of Mary Seacole and her Crimean War exploits in these storytelling sessions with Wendy Shearer.

We're excited to be joined  by acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Mark Urban as he launches his new book 'Red Devils'....
23/10/2022
Red Devils: The Trailblazers of the Parachute Regiment | National Army Museum

We're excited to be joined by acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Mark Urban as he launches his new book 'Red Devils'. Join us on Sat 29 October for a fascinating insight into the Parachute Regiment and its trailblazing soldiers.

Find out more and book your tickets here ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3z0yIRC

Join acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Mark Urban as he launches his new authorised history exploring the formation of the Parachute Regiment during the Second World War.

What material, shape and design makes the best parachute?  What will you choose?  Try it out on Tuesday and Wednesday th...
22/10/2022
Airborne Adventures | National Army Museum

What material, shape and design makes the best parachute? What will you choose? Try it out on Tuesday and Wednesday this week at our Giant Parachute Drop Zone - part of our week of free activities for kids this half term: https://bit.ly/3TGaaVK

Design a parachute, prepare for your mission and attempt to land safely on our Giant Drop Zone. Then, discover an amazing medical invention that changed the lives of airborne troops.

Join us this Friday as Rupert Wieloch marks the 80th anniversary of the Second  Battle of El Alamein and discusses its k...
18/10/2022
The End of the Beginning: The Second Battle of El Alamein | National Army Museum

Join us this Friday as Rupert Wieloch marks the 80th anniversary of the Second Battle of El Alamein and discusses its key events and importance in the context of the Second Word War. Book here to join our free talk live or online https://bit.ly/3S1MFFs

Join Rupert Wieloch as he marks the 80th anniversary of the Second Battle of El Alamein with a discussion of its key events and its importance in the context of the Second World War.

On Friday Christopher Dorman-O'Gowan will be discussing the First Battle of El Alamein and its significance in the North...
12/10/2022
The First Battle of El Alamein | National Army Museum

On Friday Christopher Dorman-O'Gowan will be discussing the First Battle of El Alamein and its significance in the North African campaign of the Second World War. Book here to join our free talk live or online https://bit.ly/3CIKsue

Join Christopher Dorman-O’Gowan as he discusses the First Battle of El Alamein and its significance in the North African campaign of the Second World War.

Tiny Troopers returns on Wednesday and this month we will be inspired by some of the posters in our collection.  Join us...
10/10/2022
Tiny Troopers: Tyres and Tracks | National Army Museum

Tiny Troopers returns on Wednesday and this month we will be inspired by some of the posters in our collection. Join us at this fun, sensory session perfect for ages 2 - 4. Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3Vh8aon

CANCELLED: Sing, play and create with your little ones at these fun, sensory sessions, perfect for ages 2 to 4.

Come and work with us at the National Army Museum  🎉There are 4 exciting new roles in our Communications team: ✨Audience...
30/09/2022
Jobs | National Army Museum

Come and work with us at the National Army Museum 🎉

There are 4 exciting new roles in our Communications team:

✨Audiences and Content Manager
✨Brand and Campaigns Manager
✨Communications Officer
✨Social Media and Email Officer

It is an exciting time here as we undertake our gallery refresh programme and build the Communications and Campaigns department. Enthusiastic, creative and motivated, our ideal candidates will thrive as part of a new team and will enjoy seeing their ideas come to life!

For more information go to: https://bit.ly/3UOMhga

Become part of the National Army Museum team. Check out our current job vacancies.

On Friday find out how digital devices have shaped the ways in which contemporary war is viewed, understood and fought w...
27/09/2022
War in the Age of the Smartphone | National Army Museum

On Friday find out how digital devices have shaped the ways in which contemporary war is viewed, understood and fought with Professor Andrew Hoskins and Dr Matthew Ford. Join us live and online here: https://bit.ly/3BbQmDn

Join Professor Andrew Hoskins and Dr Matthew Ford as they discuss how digital devices have shaped the ways in which contemporary war is viewed, understood and fought.

The Museum is closed Saturday 17, Sunday 18, and Monday 19 September.  This is to provide a supporting role in the state...
16/09/2022
Home | National Army Museum

The Museum is closed Saturday 17, Sunday 18, and Monday 19 September. This is to provide a supporting role in the state funeral and to pay our respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Please see our website for full opening times. https://bit.ly/3xuBuO6

The National Army Museum is the leading authority on Our Army and its impact on society past and present. We seek to inspire, engage and educate through our world class museum and collections.

08/09/2022

We mourn the death of our Sovereign Head of State and Commander in Chief of Her Army, Queen Elizabeth II. This is not only a time of great sorrow for our nation and the Commonwealth, but a personal loss for all members of the Royal Family, to whom we send our deepest condolences.

🗺️ 🔍 Calling all cartographers! Put your map-making skills to the test in our free workshop. Can you chart a mystery mis...
22/08/2022
Map-A-Mission | National Army Museum

🗺️ 🔍 Calling all cartographers! Put your map-making skills to the test in our free workshop. Can you chart a mystery mission using coordinates and get your troops to safety? Free entry, running 23-26 August.
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3BeInFT

Put your map-making and map-reading skills to the test in this interactive family workshop.

Drop into the museum this week to take part in Body Builders. This free family activity has you working together to comp...
15/08/2022
Body Builders | National Army Museum

Drop into the museum this week to take part in Body Builders. This free family activity has you working together to complete everyday tasks using our robotic arms. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3zuxkav

Work together to complete everyday tasks using robotic arms.

🚁 Tiny Troopers returns this Wednesday and this week we're looking at helicopters and how things fly.  Join us at this f...
14/08/2022
Tiny Troopers: Flight | National Army Museum

🚁 Tiny Troopers returns this Wednesday and this week we're looking at helicopters and how things fly. Join us at this fun, sensory session perfect for ages 2 - 4.

£5 per child, book here: https://bit.ly/3Oy4Fpb

Sing, play and create with your little ones at these fun, sensory sessions, perfect for ages 2 to 4.

Address

Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea
London
SW34HT

Nearest tube: Sloane Square (district and circle line) Nearest mainland rail station: Victoria Station Buses: 11, 19, 22, 211 to King's Road, 137, 156, 360 to Pimlico Road, 170 stops outside the Museum

General information

The new National Army Museum explores the story of the British Army as an institution, its soldiers and its relationship with society and the world. The museum is open everyday from 10am-17:30pm, and entry is free. Explore five new permanent galleries called Soldier, Army, Battle, Society and Insight, as well as the latest temporary exhibition and 0-8 soft play area Play Base.

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The National Army Museum is a leading authority on the British Army and its impact on society past and present. We examine the army's role as protector, aggressor and peacekeeper from the British Civil Wars to the modern day. Through our collections we preserve and share stories of ordinary people with extraordinary responsibilities. We explore the role of the army and its relevance today. We aim to be a first class museum that moves, inspires, challenges, educates and entertains. The National Army Museum is a fun, interactive space for all the family. Our engaging museum experience reaches out to all. We want to connect the British public with its army, regardless of age, gender, race and religion. The new National Army Museum is for everyone, no matter what they think about the British Army. So what's new? We now showcase the breadth and depth of our collections in new and engaging ways. We explore thoughts and ideas as well as real stories of real people. And we challenge the way people think about the British Army and their relationship with it. Find out more online www.nam.ac.uk


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9 December 2022, 12.00pm. Join Dr Michael Robinson as he discusses the struggles faced by First World War veterans who returned home to Ireland with life-changing mental injuries. https://bit.ly/3XDoTDG
Join Professor Peter Kornicki as he explores the work undertaken by linguists - from code breaking to radio operating - against Japanese forces in India and Burma during the Second World War. This free talk can be attended in person or online 2 Dec 12.00pm https://bit.ly/3hZiQsW
Using diaries, letters and memoirs, Holger Afflerbach reveals the internal power struggles in Germany and how they decisively influenced the war's outcome. Book online to attend this free talk 29 November 2022, 6.30pm https://bit.ly/3VauakJ
Book a free ticket for this In Conversation event, On a Knife Edge: How Germany Lost the First World War. 29 November 2022, 6.30pm

Join Professor Holger Afflerbach as he presents a thought-provoking new perspective on German politics and strategy during the First World War.

In this special event, Professor Holger Afflerbach will discuss his major new account of German wartime politics and strategy, ‘On a Knife Edge’, in which he argues that the outcome of the First World War remained in the balance until relatively late in the conflict.

https://www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/knife-edge-how-germany-lost-first-world-war
Join Professor Peter Kornicki as he explores the work undertaken by linguists - from code breaking to radio operating - against Japanese forces in India and Burma during the Second World War. This free talk can be attended in person or online 2 Dec 12.00pm https://bit.ly/3hZiQsW
Soldier Stories, Sunday 27 November, meet Tommy Roper, a soldier from 2 Commando. Watch him putting new recruits through their paces, as they train for a top-secret Second World War mission.

All sessions are free to attend. Meet in the Atrium five minutes before the following performance times:

11.00am - 11.20am
12.00pm - 12.20pm
1.30pm - 1.50pm
2.30pm - 2.50pm
Family drop-in activities are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Suitable for children aged 7+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Road To Recovery: Members Tour. 23 November 2022, 6.00pm.
Join Dr Emily Mayhew for an exclusive members-only talk and tour of our special exhibition, Road to Recovery. https://bit.ly/3UKPA7E
Soldier Stories families performance on Sunday 20 Nov. Meet Sister Evelyn Morgan, a nurse newly arrived in France as part of the 1944 Normandy Landings.

Meet outside Soldier gallery five minutes before the following performance times:

12.00pm – 12.30pm
1.30pm – 2.00pm
2.30pm – 3.00pm
3.30pm – 4.00pm
Family drop-in activities are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Suitable for children aged 7+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Become a member of National Army Museum to attend exclusive events, receive discount in our shop and cafe and support the work of the museum! https://bit.ly/3Gq72dg
Join us either in person or online for our weekly Friday Insights talk.
This week 'A Sword for Christ'. Jonathan Cobb as he discusses the role of the New Model Army in the creation and maintenance of a republican regime in Great Britain and Ireland https://bit.ly/3hFEAK6
Germany has been at the heart of the British Army's story since 1945. After the Second World War, the Army helped rebuild a devastated and divided nation. It provided protection during the Cold War, and later used Germany as a base from which to deploy troops across the world.

Explore this story further at our free exhibition, Foe to Friend: The British Army in Germany since 1945.

https://youtu.be/glWCEyTC8no
Join us either in person or online for our weekly Friday Insights talk.

This week 'A Sword for Christ'. Jonathan Cobb as he discusses the role of the New Model Army in the creation and maintenance of a republican regime in Great Britain and Ireland https://bit.ly/3hFEAK6
Our temporary exhibition 'Road to Recovery' follows the challenging journeys of rehabilitation and recovery taken by soldiers who have suffered a life-changing physical or mental injury. Open until 29 January 2023. https://bit.ly/3UOSaZK
Join us tomorrow for Soldier Stories.

This week, meet Walter Tull, a professional footballer and one of the British Army’s first infantry officers of black heritage. Hear his story from the football pitch to the trenches of the First World War.

https://www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/soldier-stories-walter-tull-7
Craft your own poppy and add it to our Remembrance Day installation.

Join us at the National Army Museum this Remembrance weekend to reflect on the service of soldiers past and present.

Come along to craft a poppy and add it to our Remembrance installation, which will grow and bloom across the day.

This drop-in activity is suitable for visitors of all ages. Saturday 12 November 11am - 4pm
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