National Army Museum

Museum London, England, United Kingdom
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What to expect

The National Army Museum is the British Army's central museum, located in the Chelsea district of central London. The museum's collections relate to all aspects of the British army from the English Civil Wars to the present day, including material from the militia, yeomanry, volunteers, and territorial armies. The museum provides both permanent and temporary exhibitions, with a focus on the individual soldier. The collections include notable military personalities and events, as well as a strong section on the army in India and the armies of the East India Company. Visitors can view reconstructions of life during various conflicts, including a World War I trench and the Normandy Invasion during World War II. The museum also houses orders, decorations, and personal jewelry belonging to notable figures such as Florence Nightingale and Edward VIII

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the National Army Museum, which has become a fantastic place to visit after its recent renovation. We had fun in the interactive playground zones, the soft play areas designed for children under the age of six, and the themed activities and obstacle courses. The kids also enjoyed burning off some energy while learning about the Army’s history

Highlights: The kids loved the National Army Museum! They had a blast in the interactive playground zones, the soft play areas, and the themed activities and obstacle courses. They also enjoyed burning off some energy while learning about the Army’s history ✨