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Take on a mission of discovery and explore the bigger picture of how the Army has shaped our world and lives.

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Coming soon at the National Army Museum

Point of Failure book cover
Talk
4 Apr 2025

Point of Failure: British Army Brigadiers in France and Norway 1940

Join Dr Phil McCarty as he draws upon his new book to explore the careers of British Army brigadiers who served in France and Norway in 1940.

The Battle of Lexington, 1775
Talk
11 Apr 2025

Mutiny: A Revolutionary Act?

Join Dr Krysten Blackstone to discuss the ways in which rebelling American soldiers expressed dissatisfaction, while also upholding the ideals of the Revolution.

General Washington, c1780
Talk
25 Apr 2025

Patriot Resistance on the Path to Revolution

Hear from Dr Megan King as she recounts the decade leading up to the American War of Independence, as ideological resistance became the first battleground.

On This Day: 1945

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On This Day: February 1945

In February 1945, as the fighting continued on all fronts, formal plans began to take shape for how the world would look once the war was won.

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On This Day: March 1945

In March 1945, British soldiers crossed the Rhine and advanced into Germany. Securing victory in Europe was now only a matter of time.

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On This Day: April 1945

In April 1945, British and Allied forces advanced through Germany and uncovered disturbing evidence of the Holocaust. Meanwhile, the Spring Offensive in the Mediterranean brought about the liberation of northern Italy.

More things to do

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The Café

The Café is a perfect place to meet, eat and drink. We serve the best whole-leaf tea and hand roasted coffee, together with tasty, seasonal food.

Families

Play Base

Enjoy a variety of fun and engaging activities at Play Base, our immersive soft-play experience for children aged 8 or under.

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The Shop

The Shop offers carefully chosen ranges for both adults and children, inspired by the National Army Museum's collections.