National Army Museum

You’ll know you’ve arrived at the National Army Museum when you’re greeted by a giant tank and canon at the stately entryway to the museum. The museum explores the history of the British Army from 1066 to the present day, exploring the effects on national and international history. It recounts the lives of individual soldiers, as well as showing the transformation of the British Army from colonial, to imperial and commonwealth, to the British Indian Army, to the present day.

The permanent exhibits include: the Making of Britain from 1066-1783, Changing the World from 1784-1904, the World Wars from 1905-1945, National Service from 1947-1963, Conflicts of Interest, as well as an Art Gallery. The gallery portrays scenes from battles and campsites, portraits of wartime heroes and horses – all painted by some of Britain’s most talented artists.

The National Army Museum provides a fun and educational afternoon for the whole family. For kids, there is a Kids’ Zone for children aged 0 to 8, which includes a soft play area, a climbing zone, arts and crafts, Army costumes, interactive toys and more. For adults, check out a celebrity guest speaker or pop in at lunchtime to learn about different wartime topics.