Mini Mission: Animal Adventures

All sorts of animals have helped the Army. Get your grown-ups involved and try this mini mission at home.
Mini Mission: Animal Adventures

Frogs, camels and seals - who knew the Army had such an animal-filled history!

Mini Mission: Animal Adventures is packed with at-home activity ideas to keep you and your little ones entertained.

The main ingredient for these activities is imagination. You can repeat them over and over again, no printer or materials required!

Don’t forget to share your creations with us @NAM_London

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Schools

Learning resources

Our growing selection of resources are designed to support young people’s learning needs in the classroom, at home or during a visit to the Museum.

Home Activity

Camouflage Creatures

Learn about camouflage in the animal kingdom and disguise your own creature.

Home Activity

Camouflage Through Time

Explore the history of camouflage with objects and uniform from the Museum’s handling collection.

Story

Perfect pals and pets for soldiers

Animals have always provided companionship to soldiers on the front line, either serving as a distraction from the trials of war or sharing the hardship and danger of combat.

Story

Army mascots

Since the 18th century, regiments have kept animals as mascots to work alongside them, bring them luck and strengthen morale.

Online Collection

From the Collection: Animals

Explore more animal antics in the National Army Museum's Collection.