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Army at Home gallery opens at the National Army Museum

19 September 2023: A newly refreshed gallery at the National Army Museum explores the British Army's various roles on the domestic stage from the 1600s to the present day.

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Restored Waterloo painting now on display at the National Army Museum

16 June 2023: A rediscovered British masterpiece, 'Dawn of Waterloo', is now on public display for the first time in a generation. Created in 1895 by the pioneering female artist Lady Butler, the painting depicts a key moment before the pivotal Battle of Waterloo.

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Finalists of the inaugural Leadership Essay Prize announced

18 May 2023: Today, the National Army Museum hosted an awards ceremony for the inaugural Leadership Essay Prize, a partnership between the Centre for Army Leadership (CAL) and the National Army Museum.

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Bofors anti-aircraft gun goes on public display for first time

15 May 2023: Today, the National Army Museum installed a large Bofors anti-aircraft gun. The 4-metre x 2-metre gun is on public display for the first time at the Museum’s site in Chelsea, London.

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Conflict in Europe gallery opens at the National Army Museum

5 April 2023: This April, the National Army Museum opens a new gallery, Conflict in Europe. Through extraordinary objects and engaging interactives, visitors will explore the role of the British Army in Europe, a story as relevant today as it was 350 years ago.

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