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The Press Office provides a service to journalists and media outlets who are looking for expert spokespersons or information about the National Army Museum, including our collections, exhibitions, events and fundraising campaigns.

Media access and visits to the Museum, including all professional filming and photography, must be arranged in advance by contacting the Press Office:

Email: press@nam.ac.uk | Telephone: 020 7881 2447

Press release archive

Press releases 2026

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Steve Miller MBE appointed Director of the National Army Museum

4 November 2026: The National Army Museum has announced the appointment of Steve Miller MBE as its new Director. He will take up the role in early 2027, succeeding Justin Maciejewski DSO MBE, who stepped down after more than eight years leading the Museum.

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Justin Maciejewski DSO MBE to conclude eight-year tenure as Museum Director

3 August 2026: The Museum today announced that Justin Maciejewski is stepping down after more than eight years in the role of Director. His departure follows a successful period marked by institutional renewal and growth.

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National Army Museum acquires remarkable new soldier accounts from the Napoleonic Wars

30 July 2026: The Museum has acquired three significant archival collections containing important first-hand accounts of the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of Waterloo: one of the most momentous engagements in European history.

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

30 June 2026: Generously supported by Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC, the National Army Museum is staging the first ever UK exhibition dedicated to Paul Sarrut, a French artist who depicted Indian soldiers during the First World War.

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Johnson Beharry VC reunited with Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle at the National Army Museum

22 May 2026: The National Army Museum is pleased to announce that a Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle will be on free public display outside the building from Tuesday, 2 June to Sunday, 14 June 2026.

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National Army Museum to be the new home of Lord Ashcroft’s VCs and GCs

14 March 2026: The National Army Museum in London is the new home of Lord Ashcroft’s collection of Victoria Crosses and George Crosses