• 22 October 2011 - 31 March 2013

    Open daily 10.00am-5.30pm

    FREE ENTRY

    War Horse: Fact & Fiction explores the hugely popular Michael Morpurgo novel alongside touching real-life stories of war horses and the men who depended on them.

    Featuring exclusive content from Michael Morpurgo, the acclaimed stage production by the National Theatre and the Spielberg-directed film, this hands-on, interactive exhibition is one for all the family.

One more day to go!

Museum staff hanging the 'War Horse: Fact & Fiction' exhibition banner

Only one day to go now before the War Horse: Fact & Fiction exhibition opens to the public and we’re all very excited here at the National Army Museum.

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Rolling out the red carpet

HRH The Duchess of Corwall and Michael Morpurgo at the 'War Horse: Fact & Fiction' exhibition

Last night the National Army Museum rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the new War Horse: Fact & Fiction exhibition. With only three days to go until the official public launch date we invited our closest friends and supporters to have an early peek at what’s in store.

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Jimson the mule

Jimson the mule

Many of the animals who have served with the Army have passed through history unnamed and under-appreciated by their troops. However, there is one plucky mule who was so loved by his regiment that they brought him home and even gave him medals for his service.

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War Horse sculpture

War Horse sculpture being installed in the gallery

Scottish artist Laura Antebi drove all the way from Ayrshire to deliver a very special piece for our exhibition. Laura won the commission to create a unique horse sculpture for the Museum back in June 2011.

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