Learning resources

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

Trail

Explore the galleries with Paddy the Pigeon and discover clever gadgets and methods that have helped keep soldiers safe.

Trail

Follow the trail to find 10 gallery objects that explore combat medicine, survival and rehabilitation.

Home Activity

Can you crack the code? Try our Morse code challenge at home!

Video

Step into the world of Army signalling and discover some of the methods soldiers have used to communicate.

Video

Go behind the scenes at the National Army Museum to discover more about an unusual item in our collection.

Video

Explore the science behind parachutes and see how well Brussel sprouts can fly in this festive-themed video.

Timeline

Uncover the history of medical developments in the British Army through this interactive timeline packed with nearly 200 sources.

Trail

Go on a hunt to find out more about how Florence and Mary cared for sick and injured soldiers during the Crimean War.

Quiz

Put your knowledge of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole to the test in this interactive quiz.

Home Activity

Use our step-by step instructions to have a go at drawing items related to Florence Nightingale.

Home Activity

Discover more about Mary Seacole and her work with British soldiers during the Crimean War.

Video

Explore the contribution of Caribbean women who joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) during the Second World War.