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.
How to Draw: Second World War edition
Home Activity

How to Draw: Second World War edition

Use our step-by-step instructions to have a go at drawing items from the Second World War.

Marvellous Mary Seacole
Home Activity

Marvellous Mary Seacole

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

Poppies and Remembrance: Gallery Trail
Trail

Poppies and Remembrance: Gallery Trail

Follow this gallery trail to find out more about Remembrance and the lives of soldiers during the First World War.

Make Your Own Remembrance Wreath
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Make Your Own Remembrance Wreath

Explore the history of the poppy and create your own remembrance wreath in this family friendly activity.

Make Your Own Gift Tin
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Make Your Own Gift Tin

Discover the story of the Princess Mary Gift Tin in this family-friendly, festive First World War activity.

Florence and Mary Gallery Hunt
Trail

Florence and Mary Gallery Hunt

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

Florence Nightingale in the Military Hospital at Scutari, 1855
Quiz

Florence and Mary in the Crimean War: Quiz

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

How to Draw: Victorian edition
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How to Draw: Victorian edition

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

Operation Science: Body Armour
Video

Operation Science: Body Armour

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

Pack Your Bag: Gallery Trail
Trail

Pack Your Bag: Gallery Trail

Follow this gallery trail and collect items to help your soldier complete a mission.

Mini Mission: Animal Adventures
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Mini Mission: Animal Adventures

All sorts of animals have helped the Army. Get your grown-ups involved and try this mini mission at home.

Mini Mission: Music Makers
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Mini Mission: Music Makers

Music has been part of Army life for a long time! Get your grown-ups involved and try this mini mission at home.