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.
Marvellous Mary Seacole
Home Activity

Marvellous Mary Seacole

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Make Your Own Remembrance Wreath
Home Activity

Make Your Own Remembrance Wreath

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

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.

Mini Mission: Animal Adventures
Home Activity

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
Home Activity

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.

Make Your Own Gift Tin
Home activity

Make Your Own Gift Tin

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

Camouflage Through Time
Home Activity

Camouflage Through Time

Explore the history of camouflage with objects and uniform from the Museum’s handling collection.

How to Draw: Desert edition
Home Activity

How to Draw: Desert edition

Use our step-by-step instructions to try your hand at desert-themed drawings.