Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army

Through a unique selection of intimate sketches, this free exhibition offers a rare glimpse of everyday life for soldiers serving far from home during the First World War.

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Indian troops in Burma, c1944
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3-15 Nov 2026 Free

Forgotten India at 80: The Stories You Don’t Know

This special display sheds light on the experiences of South Asian communities during the Second World War and its immediate aftermath.

Members of the Coldstream Guards during an infantry exercise in Germany, c1977
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20 Nov 2026 Free

The British Army in the Cold War: Lessons for Today and Tomorrow

Join Ben Barry as he examines British Army doctrine and policy during the Cold War and their relevance to the challenges of the present day.

Silhouetted soldiers in Iraq, 2004
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27 Nov 2026 Free

Life After Service: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The charity Veterans Voices UK reveals the difficulties veterans face after leaving service and the importance of peer-to-peer support.

An exterior photograph of the entrance to the National Army Museum

The new home for Lord Ashcroft's Victoria Crosses and George Crosses

From summer 2026, the National Army Museum will display medals from the Lord Ashcroft Collection, showcasing remarkable stories of bravery.
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Stories of alliance

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Nato and the British Army

Nato has been the cornerstone of British defence planning for over 70 years. Originally formed as a bulwark against communism, more recently it has been involved in peacekeeping roles and the ‘war on terror’.

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Corporal Danny Groves

Danny Groves served as a mortar section commander with the Royal Irish Regiment in Afghanistan in 2006. At Musa Qala, he was embroiled in one of the Army’s most intense and gruelling sieges of recent times.

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In Their Own Words: Staff Sergeant Chantelle Taylor

Chantelle Taylor served as a combat medic during the war in Afghanistan. In 2008, while on patrol in Helmand Province, she became the first female British soldier to kill an enemy combatant at close quarters.

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

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The Café

The Café is an ideal 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

Enjoy a variety of fun and engaging activities at Play Base, our immersive soft-play experience for children aged 8 or under.

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

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