Templer Study Centre
The Templer Study Centre is the National Army Museum's on-site study and research space.
It is an excellent research resource for exploring the history of the British Army and learning more about its impact on the wider world.
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Access
Location:
Lower Ground Floor Lower Level
Wheelchair access:
Via the lift in the Discover More gallery
Scheduled closures
The Templer Study Centre is closed on Mondays and Sundays, and also on the following dates:
- 12 March 2020 (staff training)
- 11 June 2020 (staff training)
- 3-7 August 2020 (annual stocktaking)
- 10 September 2020 (staff training)
- 10 December 2020 (staff training)
Archive
Our archive of documents contains a wealth of material for researching:
- Military history
- Campaigns and battles
- Personal stories
- Political and social history
- Fashion
- Science, technology and engineering
Library
Our library contains over 55,000 books, and represents a particularly strong collection of regimental and campaign histories. We also have over 3,670 maps and charts and 10,000 separate photographic collections available to view.
Facilities
- Quiet Reading Room
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair access
- Lockers
Computer terminals are available for visitors to study our collections and access extra research resources. Our Templer Study Centre staff are also on hand to offer their expertise.
Do I need to register?
Anyone wanting to undertake study or research in the Templer Study Centre will need to register for a free Reader’s Card. You can sign up on arrival.
Proof of ID
Reader’s Cards are free, but to obtain one you will need to bring two different forms of identification, one of which must be photographic, and one of which must have proof of address.
Templer Study Centre RulesOrdering online
If you would like to request material ahead of your visit to the Templer Study Centre, you should first register for online ordering. This will allow you to login to the pre-ordering version of our Inventory Search.
From there, you can identify items from the archives, photos, books, periodicals and journals collections, and have them waiting for you on arrival. Once you have selected the items you wish to view, you will be asked to book a time and date for your visit.
You will need a Reader's Card to access collections material at the Templer Study Centre. If you do not already have one, please bring photographic identification and proof of address with you on your first visit.
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