World Wars, 1905-1945

Permanent exhibition

This gallery explores the role of the British Commonwealth's civilian armies and their defence of democracy during the First and Second World Wars, the era of 'Total War'

The World's Army – Empire, Commonwealth and Dominion Soldiers

Permanent exhibition

Explore the lives of people from around the world involved in the First and Second World Wars and the great advance made in technologies of warfare in our family interactive zone

Changing the World 1784-1904

Permanent exhibition

This gallery examines the British Army's role in the expansion and defence of British trade, political interest, and empire, and its effect on the shape of Britain and the world today

National Service Display

Permanent exhibition

Explore the contribution of Britain's post-war national service conscripts as they moved from civilian to soldier. Personal stories of endless drilling and grueling inspections are contrasted with...

Changing the World 1784 – 1904

Permanent exhibition

Examining the British Army's role in expansion and defence of British trade, political interest, and empire, and its effect on the shape of Britain and the world today

Victorian Soldier Action Zone

Permanent exhibition

Are you a drummer boy, an infantryman or a cavalry officer? Find out in the Museum's interactive Victorian Action Zone. Quizzes, games and hands-on activities help you learn about life as a Victorian...

Kids' Zone

Permanent exhibition

Discover the Museum’s new soft-play area, with forest and arctic themed climbing frames for kids to scale, slide and run through. This colourful children's play area explores aspects of army life...

Korea 1950 – 53: The Cold War's Hot War

Permanent exhibition

Examine the role of the British Army during the first and only UN war to date. Mixing personal objects and artefacts from the Museum's collection with contemporary media reports

Conflicts of Interest

Permanent exhibition

Looking beyond the media headlines, explore the conflicting interests of enforcing peace through a violent means, balancing global security with the needs of vulnerable communities and the demands of...

The Making of Britain Display

Permanent exhibition

Investigate the Army's role in creating and defending the nation state of Great Britain we know today

The World's Army – Empire, Commonwealth and Dominion Soldiers

Permanent exhibition

Explore the lives of people from around the world involved in the First and Second World Wars and the great advance made in technologies of warfare in our family interactive zone

World Wars, 1905-1945

Permanent exhibition

Explore the role of the British Commonwealth's civilian armies and their defence of democracy during the First and Second World Wars, the era of 'Total War'