What's on at the National Army Museum

Foe to Friend: The British Army in Germany since 1945

Exhibition

12 September 2020 - 31 December 2021

FREE

Foe to Friend

More than a million British soldiers have lived and served in Germany over the past 75 years. Immerse yourself in their stories and follow their evolution from conquerors and occupiers to allies and friends.

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Soldiers of the British West Indies Regiment, c1916

Exhibition

19 May - 31 October 2021

FREE

West Indian Soldier

Discover the shared military heritage between the UK and the Caribbean in this special exhibition exploring the role of West Indian soldiers in the British Army.

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Festival

17 - 26 September 2021

FREE

Chelsea History Festival 2021

The Chelsea History Festival is back! World-class speakers will bring the past to life from the heart of London with over 70 exciting physical and virtual events.

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Book covers for Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin and British Forces in Germany

Discussion

24 September 2021, 12.00pm

FREE

Cold War Berlin

Join Barney White-Spunner, Iain MacGregor and Dr Peter Johnston at the Chelsea History Festival as they reflect on the astonishing experiences of Berliners and the British Army during the Cold War.

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Talk

1 October 2021, 12.00pm

FREE

Going with the Boys

Join Judith Mackrell as she explores the lives of six wartime journalists and their struggles to overcome bureaucracy and prejudice while reporting from the front lines.

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Performance

3 October 2021

FREE

Soldier Stories: Live Interpretation

Meet characters, both real and imagined, from the Army’s past and hear their amazing stories in our galleries.

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'Military Strategy in the 21st Century' book cover

Talk

8 October 2021, 12.00pm

FREE

Military Strategy in the 21st Century: The Challenge for Nato

Dr Rob Johnson sheds light on the military risks and threats facing Nato today and the strategies needed to confront them.

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Performance

10 October 2021

FREE

Soldier Stories: Live Interpretation

Meet characters, both real and imagined, from the Army’s past and hear their amazing stories in our galleries.

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'George III: The Life and Reign of Britain’s Most Misunderstood Monarch' book cover

Members Only

12 October 2021, 6.30pm

£25.00

An Evening with Historian and Author Andrew Roberts To Celebrate His Latest Book

Telegraph subscribers and National Army Museum members are invited to join Andrew Roberts as he discusses ‘George III: The Life and Reign of Britain’s Most Misunderstood Monarch’.

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Workshop

13 October 2021

£5.00

Tiny Troopers: Animals

Bring your little ones to our toddlers’ sessions, perfect for ages 2 to 4.

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Women of the West Indies Auxiliary Territorial Service, c1944

Museum Late

14 October 2021, 6.30pm

FREE

Black History Late

Connect with stories of African and Caribbean soldiers past and present in a special evening of discussions, performances and activities.

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Talk

15 October 2021, 12.00pm

FREE

Tommy French

Join Julian Walker as he examines the experiences of British soldiers in France during the First World War and the special slang they invented in order to cope with their situation.

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