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

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

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Coming soon at the National Army Museum

'Ops Normal' book cover
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11 Jul 2025

Ops Normal: The Operational History of the Army Air Corps

Join former Army Air Corps officers John Greenacre and Mike Peters as they introduce their new authorised history of the unit’s operations.

'The Army That Never Was' book cover
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18 Jul 2025

The Army That Never Was: D-Day and the Great Deception

Taylor Downing tells the remarkable story of the deceptions, hoaxes and misdirections carried out by the Allies ahead of the D-Day landings.

Detail from a painting of the Battle of Abu Klea, 1885
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19 Jul 2025

Kit and Equipment of the Victorian Army

Join Julian Farrance for a hands-on introduction to the kit and equipment used by the British Army in the Victorian age. Part of our Victorian Soldier Spotlight.

On This Day: 1945

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On This Day: July 1945

In July 1945, Allied leaders assembled at Potsdam to finalise their plans for postwar Europe. The discussions were held as news emerged that the United States had successfully tested a new superweapon.

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On This Day: June 1945

In June 1945, the British Army reached its wartime peak of 3.1 million soldiers. Troops were deployed all over the world on military, peacekeeping, administrative and occupational missions.

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Victory: May–August 1945

In the summer of 1945, the Second World War came to an end. After Victory in Europe was declared in May, the final surrender of Japan was secured by mid-August. But the British Army’s work was far from over.

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The Café

The 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.

Families

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

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