Tales from the Archives

As part of this year's Local and Community History Month, get a closer look at the origins and evolution of the National Army Museum.
National Army Museum construction works, 1970

As part of this year's Local and Community History Month, get a closer look at the origins and evolution of the National Army Museum.

Founded by Royal Charter in 1960, the National Army Museum started life in a converted riding school building at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. It quickly outgrew its original home and has been on its current site on Chelsea's Royal Hospital Road since 1970.

Join us at one of our archivist-led talks to discover more about the history of the building. And get the chance to see original material showing how the Museum has changed over time. 

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Exhibition

Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria

This major exhibition of rarely seen artworks illuminates shifting attitudes towards soldiers and the Army during Queen Victoria’s reign (1837 – 1901).

Exhibition

Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies

Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, this exhibition shines a light on the remarkable multinational army that fought in some of the toughest conditions of the Second World War.

Talk

The London Territorial Force in Peace and War, 1908-21

Join Charles Fair, Richard Hendry and Tom Thorpe as they discuss the formation, composition and wartime contribution of the London Territorial Force.