• 10.00am - 5.30pm
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London
National Army Museum
  • 10.00am - 5.30pm
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London

Camouflage Through Time

Explore the history of camouflage with objects and uniform from the Museum’s handling collection. Part of Summer Mission: Outdoor Explorers.

Home Activity

Resource files

Video transcript (PDF, 95.47 KB)

Curriculum areas

History

Level

KS1 (Ages 5 to 7)
KS2 (Ages 7 to 11)

Subjects

Uniform and Kit

Series

Summer Mission: Outdoor Explorers

Explore the weird and wonderful world of camouflage

Join us on a journey through the history of camouflage in this fun, family-friendly video.

Using a variety of items from the National Army Museum’s handling collection, Family Learning Producer Emily demonstrates how uniforms have changed over time.

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Learning resources
Schools

Learning resources

Our growing selection of resources are designed to support young people’s learning needs in the classroom, at home or during a visit to the Museum.

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Camouflage Creatures
Home Activity

Camouflage Creatures

Learn about camouflage in the animal kingdom and disguise your own creature.

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Fun Outside
Home Activity

Fun Outside

Try our Army-themed outdoor games, from ‘Soldierly Statues’ to ‘Camouflage Hide and Seek’.

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