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.
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Join our panel of experts as they discuss the Army Football Association Archive and explore some of the fascinating items that make up this extraordinary collection.
Drawing analogies from the game of chess, Brigadier James Cook OBE helps us understand the evolution of war from pre-history to the present, and beyond.
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Raised in the 1790s to defend Britain's Caribbean colonies, the West India Regiments fought as infantry in several campaigns. They remained a part of the British Army until disbandment in 1927.
In February 1916, the Allies finally completed the conquest of Germany’s West African colonies. One of the First World War’s forgotten sideshows, this campaign was fought in hostile terrain and disease-ridden jungles.
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First World War
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First World War in Focus
Discover the national and global impact of the First World War and hear the stories of men and women whose lives were affected by the conflict.
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.
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.