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National Army Museum
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  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London
Road to Recovery exhibition

Until 29 January 2023

Road to Recovery

For those who have suffered a life-changing physical or mental injury, the road to recovery is long, hard and often paved with setbacks. This special exhibition explores the challenges soldiers face, the help they receive, and the resilience they need to continue on their path.

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Lynx helicopter on display in the Atrium

Lynx helicopter on display in the Atrium

Plan your day at the National Army Museum

Free entry

The National Army Museum is open with measures in place so you can enjoy your experience here as safely as possible. Entry remains free and there's no need to book in advance.

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Virtual events

Events on demand

Missed any of the conversations and debates we've been streaming over recent months? Catch up online at any time. Guests have included bestselling authors and historians, as well as serving Army personnel.

Coming soon from the National Army Museum

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‘Go To It’ - Royal Signals soldiers on deployment
Display

1 October 2022 - 31 October 2022

FREE

The Royal Signals

Secure communication is vital to the Army. Throughout Cyber Awareness Month, the National Army Museum is showcasing the work of the Royal Signals through a series of dynamic photographs.

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British and German wounded, Bernafay Wood, France, 19 July 1916
Talk

7 October 2022, 12.00pm

FREE

Emotion and Ethics During Combat in the First and Second World Wars

Join Professor Joanna Bourke as she questions how the role of emotions and ethics can give us a better understanding of the experience of combat.

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'Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle' book cover
Talk

12 October 2022, 6.30pm

£15.00

Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle

Bestselling author Ben Macintyre tells the astonishing true story of one of the Second World War’s most infamous prisoner-of-war camps.

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Enjoy exclusive and discounted access to events, subscription to 'Muster' magazine, free entry to exhibitions, including members-only curatorial tours, and a 15% discount in the Café and Shop.

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Featured stories

The last British troops to leave India, 1948
Story

Independence and Partition, 1947

The birth of India and Pakistan as independent states in 1947 was a key moment in the history of Britain’s Empire and its army. But the process of partition was attended by mass migration and ethnic violence that has left a bitter legacy to this day.

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‘Welcome to the Irish Republic, Sir!’ A British infantry patrol lost on the border with Northern Ireland, 1988
Story

Timeline: Ireland and the British Army

The British Army has played a central role in the long history of conflict and co-operation between Britain and Ireland. Here we explore some of the key moments in this difficult but fascinating story.

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5th Infantry Brigade disembarking at San Carlos, Falkland Islands, 1982
Video

The Falklands War: Preserving Soldiers’ Stories

Forty years ago, the British Army took part in a campaign to retake the Falkland Islands from the Argentine military. This film reveals some of the incredible personal stories from the conflict that have been preserved by museums across the UK.

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Foe to Friend exhibition poster

Foe to Friend exhibition poster

Germany

Exhibition

Foe to Friend: The British Army in Germany since 1945

More than a million British soldiers have lived and served in Germany over the past 75 years. Follow their evolution from conquerors and occupiers to allies and friends in our free exhibition.

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Story

The Army and the occupation of Germany

In May 1945, following the defeat of Nazi Germany, British troops began occupying and administering a ruined country.

Story

Active Edge: The Army, Germany and the Cold War

Growing tension between East and West soon evolved into the Cold War, prompting a more defensive role for those garrisoned in West Germany.

More things to do

Cookhouse Café
Visit

The Café

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.

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Play Base
Families

Play Base

Play Base is an immersive experience for children aged 8 or under, offering a variety of fun and engaging activities including our soft play area.

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The Shop
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The Shop

The Shop offers carefully chosen ranges for both adults and children, inspired by the National Army Museum's collections.

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‘The German offensive. British guns going forward’, 1918

‘The German offensive. British guns going forward’, 1918

First World War

Microsite

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.

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Story

Second Lieutenant Noel Evans

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.

Story

Peace and commemoration

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.

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