Conflicts of Interest
This major new gallery examines over four decades of action on the World stage by the modern British Army. Looking beyond the media headlines, it explores the conflicting interests of enforcing peace through a violent means, balancing global security with the needs of vulnerable communities and the demands of the job on the personal lives of our troops.
Now open
Korea 1950–53: The Cold War’s Hot War
Marking the 60th Anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, this new display examines 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, the display will explore both the personal experience of soldiers and the far-reaching legacy of the conflict.
Now open
The Road to Kabul: British Armies in Afghanistan, 1838–1919
Since the early 19th century, Britain’s military intervention in Afghanistan has been the cause of debate and controversy. Examine the history and legacies of the First, Second and Third Afghan Wars and explore dramatic personal stories of the people involved. Paintings of the current conflict by war artist Matthew Cook bring the exhibition up to date.
Opens 9 September
Launched in June 2009 the White Space houses an exciting, rolling programme of exhibitions throughout the year.
Indian Armies, Indian Art: Soldiers, collectors and artists 1780–1880
Exploring the cultural exchange between the British and India in the 18th and 19th centuries, Indian Armies, Indian Art will feature beautiful artworks from the National Army Museum’s Collection. Watercolours, mica paintings and intricate sculptures created by local artists and collected by British soldiers will illustrate the story of the British in India from a unique perspective. The exhibition includes a series of remarkable paintings displayed together for the first time, commissioned by Colonel James Skinner, whose father was Scottish and his mother Rajput.
Now open
