The National Army Museum and its exhibitions are free for everyone, with no need to book in advance. Our galleries have recently undergone an exciting refresh, so there are plenty of new objects to see.
Missed any of the conversations and debates we've been streaming over recent months? Catch up online at any time. Guests have included bestselling authors and historians, as well as serving Army personnel.
Amarpal Singh Sidhu explores the complex and often-overlooked history of the Second Sikh War (1848-49) and the lasting effect it had on the region in which it was fought.
Join curator Anna Lavelle as she explores some of the fascinating works of art on display in our galleries that represent the British Army throughout the centuries.
Join us for a screening of the wartime satire 'The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp'. Afterwards, a panel of experts will be exploring the film's themes and examining its impact.
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As the entire nation mobilised for the First World War, women took up new challenges. Many of these opportunities had previously been off limits, including military service.
During the Second World War, women took on increasingly diverse roles. But, like their First World War predecessors, they were still prevented from fighting.
Women were finally allowed to undertake combat roles in 2016. But female soldiers had been serving in war zones around the world before that.
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Germany
Exhibition
Foe to Friend: The British Army in Germany since 1945
More than a million British soldiers have lived and served in Germany over the past 75 years. Follow their evolution from conquerors and occupiers to allies and friends in our free exhibition.
The Cookhouse Café is a perfect place to meet, eat and drink. We serve the best whole-leaf tea and hand roasted coffee, together with tasty, seasonal food.
A collection of letters and photographs reveals the story of 19-year-old Second Lieutenant Noel Evans and the tragic timing of his death on the morning the Armistice was signed.
After the Armistice in November 1918, millions of soldiers hoped to be home soon. But demobilisation was a huge task. How best to mark the victory and commemorate the fallen was also hotly debated.
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