Last updated: 3 June 2011
Our permanent galleries tell the ordinary and extraordinary stories of the men and women who have served in Britain’s armies across the globe, and how they have helped shape the world today.
This gallery examines the British Army’s role in the expansion and defence of British trade, political interest, and empire, and its effect on the shape of Britain and the world today.
This gallery explores the role of the British Commonwealth's civilian armies and their defence of democracy during the First and Second World Wars, the era of 'Total War'.
From Northern Ireland and the Falklands to Iraq and Afghanistan, 'Conflicts of Interest' explores over 40 years of conflict, examining the role of the British Army across the globe and the impact being a serviceman or woman has on home life.
Showcasing the paintings collection, this gallery includes a selection of portraits, battle scenes and domestic interiors, horse portraits and camp scenes, dating from 1630 to 2000, by some of Britain’s greatest artists.