Today, the National Army Museum has unveiled its dramatic transformation following the three-year £23.75 million re-development, including £11.5 million from The National Lottery.
Although factors like patriotism, financial security and the chance to travel have persuaded men and women to enlist, sport has also played a major role in British Army recruitment.
18 November 2021: Brothers in Arms is a free temporary exhibition that will run at the National Army Museum from 9 December 2021 to 6 May 2022, telling the story of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry from D-Day to VE Day.
Formed in 1715, this cavalry unit had a long and distinguished service with the British Army. In 1922, it was merged into the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own).
4 November 2025: A display from the Behind the Mask art engagement project and a new digital partnership with House of Memories form part of a wider Remembrance programme championing veterans' wellbeing.
The National Army Museum kicks off a new series of public events to showcase the work of specific regiments, topical themes or inspiring key campaigns in the nation's history, with 'Spotlight Saturdays'.
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.
One hundred years ago in April 1918, Acting Lieutenant-Colonel Bowcher Clarke was commanding the 4th Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment, when the German attack in Flanders began.
