• 10.00am - 5.30pm
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London
National Army Museum
  • 10.00am - 5.30pm
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London
The mass weapons case in the Conflict in Europe gallery

Opening 7 April 2023

Conflict in Europe

Our new gallery explores the Army’s role in maintaining stability in Europe from the 1700s to the present day. It charts the ebb and flow of power and influence, and also shows how fighting on the Continent has affected the fate of the British Isles.

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Lynx helicopter on display in the Atrium

Lynx helicopter on display in the Atrium

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Free entry

The National Army Museum and its exhibitions are free for everyone, with no need to book in advance. Our galleries are undergoing an exciting new refresh programme and there are new objects to see.

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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.

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Ukrainians practise on a firing range in the UK, 2022
Display

7 April 2023 - 1 August 2023

FREE

The British Army and Ukraine

In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. This temporary display will look at the origins of the war and the work of the British Army to assist Ukraine since 2014.

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The Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775
Talk

14 April 2023, 12.00pm

FREE

The Continental Army and ‘Military Europe’

Join Dr Jon Chandler as he explores how the United States secured its independence from Britain not with citizen-soldiers but with hardened military professionals.

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Digging fox holes, Iraq, March 2003
Discussion

19 April 2023, 6.30pm

£5.00

Op Telic: 20 Years On

On 19 March 2003, a combined force from the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq. Hear first-hand accounts from British veterans who took part.

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Featured stories

Major David Stirling, c1942
Story

David Stirling: The Phantom Major

Colonel David Stirling was a pioneer of British Special Forces. In 1941, he founded the Special Air Service (SAS) in Egypt to undertake small-scale raids behind enemy lines.

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Lieutenant Colonel Robert 'Paddy' Mayne near Kabrit, Egypt, 1942
Story

‘Paddy’ Mayne: An Irish Lion

Lieutenant-Colonel ‘Paddy’ Mayne played a vital role in the early successes of the Special Air Service (SAS), becoming one of its most important commanders.

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Lieutenant Jock Lewes, 1940
Story

‘Jock’ Lewes: SAS mastermind

As the co-founder of the Special Air Service (SAS), Lieutenant ‘Jock’ Lewes played a vital role in establishing the unit’s ethos and high standards of training and discipline.

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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
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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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