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Our In Their Own Words series returns! This edition tells the story of Lady Magdalene De Lancey who tended to her dying husband, Colonel De Lancey, after the Battle of Waterloo. She wrote a poignant account of her experiences: bit.ly/3HymO8A 📸 Colonel De Lancey

Our 1945 series continues… By June 1945, the British Army had reached its wartime peak, over 3.1 million strong. June also marked the beginning of demobilisation. Each demobilised soldier were given the iconic ‘demob suit’ to wear. More info: bit.ly/4dP1sjq

On this day in 1800, Napoleon won the Battle of Marengo, a key moment in his rise to power. He later named his favourite horse after it. You can see Marengo on display at the Museum. Learn more here: bit.ly/3FJyzZj Upcoming Waterloo events: bit.ly/2q3X4q5

Big news at the Museum... ‘The Capitulation of Kars’ by Thomas Jones Barker has arrived — a 5m-wide Crimean War epic. See it in Myth & Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria, opening 1 July. Free entry! More info: bit.ly/44hCJ3R

Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria 📅 1 Jul 2025 - 1 Nov 2026 🎟️ Free New exhibition opens next month! Discover changing views of soldiers during Queen Victoria’s reign through 100+ rare artworks from our collection. More info: bit.ly/44hCJ3R

Today marks 210 years since the Battle of Waterloo. Marking a decisive end to the Napoleonic Wars. Several artworks depicting this era will feature in our new exhibition, Myth & Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria. Opens 1 July. More info: bit.ly/44hCJ3R

Soldier with a Soldier 📅 Sat 28 June, 11.15am - 12.00pm 🎟️ £12.50 Join a serving soldier for an exclusive guided tour of the Soldier gallery to celebrate Armed Forces Week. For more info: bit.ly/401OYyX

We are excited to announce the first batch of headliners for this year's Chelsea History Festival. Damien Lewis Saul David Ash Bhardwaj Paula Akpan Jonathan Healey All of these headliners events will be hosted at the Museum. Book now: bit.ly/4jR8EwB

Exhibition Tour: Myth and Reality 📅 4 July, 2.00pm - 3.00pm 🎟️ £15.00 Enjoy a guided tour of our new major exhibition, ‘Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria’, with the exhibitions lead curator. More info: bit.ly/4nbG6AV

Here's a look at our second batch of headliners for this year's Chelsea History Festival. Simon Jenkins Prof Anna Whitelock Dermot Turing Hanna Diamond Mark Urban All these events will be hosted at the Museum between 24-28 September. More info: bit.ly/4k8X00l

Opening Next week! Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria 📅 1 Jul 2025 - 1 Nov 2026 🎟️ Free! This major exhibition of rarely seen artworks illuminates shifting attitudes towards soldiers and the Army during Queen Victoria’s reign. bit.ly/44hCJ3R

Today is Reserves Day! Observed annually on the Wednesday before Armed Forces Day, Reserves Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the vital contribution of the UK’s Reservists, who currently make up around one sixth of the British Armed Forces.

Have your Say! We are planning a potential new exhibition exploring the history and traditions of uniform worn by the British Army. We would love to hear your thoughts on our plans so far! Please take 5 minutes to take part in our survey 👉 bit.ly/4lkTZuU

Today is Armed Forces Day!! On Armed Forces Day, we honour the commitment, courage and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community, from currently serving soldiers to veterans, cadets and the families who support them. 📸 ©️ Crown Copyright

We’re honoured to have been awarded Silver status in the @DRM_Support Recognition Scheme. This achievement highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting the Army and the wider armed forces community. We look forward to building on this support in the years ahead. #SilverERS25

The Story of Soldier Magazine 📅 Closes 6 July 2025 🎟️ Free! Last chance to visit ‘The Story of ‘Soldier’ Magazine’! The film on display explores the impact the magazine has had on military life for personnel and their families over the past 80 years: bit.ly/41WvE8r

Our 1945 series continues.... In July 1945, Allied leaders assembled at Potsdam to finalise their plans for postwar Europe. 📸 Churchill and Eden visiting the ruins of the Reichstag. More info: bit.ly/40o0gxM

We’re thrilled to announce that our latest exhibition is now open! Lady Butler herself dropped by to see some of her most iconic works on display! bit.ly/44hCJ3R 🎨 Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria 📅 1 July 2025 – 1 November 2026 🎟️ Free

We’ve celebrated the opening of our new Myth and Reality exhibition by reenacting iconic Victorian paintings and bringing live painting to the streets of London. Visit us this weekend and discover over 100 rarely seen artworks Find out more - bit.ly/44hCJ3R

In Their Own Words: Private Matthew Tuck. He fought in both the Zulu War and the Transvaal War. Written with the earthy humour typical of a British ‘Tommy’, his diary provides aninsight into life on campaign in the Victorian era. Read the full story here bit.ly/46d1kIP