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The Museum and its exhibitions are free for everyone. Our galleries showcase the stories of soldiers from the Army's origins to the present day.

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Coming soon at the National Army Museum

Members of Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps at work in an engineering repair workshop, 1918

Talk

9 Jan 2026

Women's Military Service in the First World War

Join historian Jane Clarke as she examines the experiences of servicewomen during the First World War and the lasting impact of their involvement.

Members of the Coldstream Guards in Germany, 1977

Talk

16 Jan 2026

Cold War Frontier: A Social History of British Military Bases in Germany, 1945-2000

Dr Grace Huxford presents a fascinating account of the social history of British military bases in Germany during the Cold War.

Soldiers of the 81st West African Division with a canoe, Burma, c1944

Discussion

22 Jan 2026 £10.00

The Burma Boy: 15 Years On

Join a panel of experts as they discuss public understanding of African service in the Burma campaign and how it has evolved over the past decade.

Detail from the painting 'Home Again, 1858'

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

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

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On This Day: 1945

Story

In December 1945, British soldiers enjoyed the seasonal festivities and reflected upon the momentous events of the last 12 months. But the ongoing challenges of ‘winning the peace’ inspired as much anxiety as they did hope.

Story

On This Day: November 1945

In November 1945, British soldiers were still engaged in fierce fighting across parts of Asia. Meanwhile, the complex legacies of the Second World War came to the fore in two historic series of trials.

Story

On This Day: October 1945

In October 1945, British Army soldiers were on deployment all across the globe as the complex repercussions of the Second World War took centre stage.

Detail from a jacket worn by Captain John Malcolmson VC, c1860

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