National Army Museum Discover Creative Careers

Spend a week at the National Army Museum and discover how a museum works behind the scenes. This in-person work experience is designed for 16 to 19-year-olds who are interested in history, museums, research or creative careers.

You will meet staff from several departments and learn how teams such as Research, Curation, Exhibitions, Public Programmes, Communications, Finance and HR all contribute to the visitor experience.

Across the placement, you will take part in practical activities, support learning workshops for younger visitors and explore items from the Museum’s handling collection. You will also learn how exhibitions are planned, how museums engage audiences and how different teams work together to create engaging experiences.

The main project is to develop your own virtual exhibition proposal. You will choose a topic to research, select objects, shape an exhibition concept and think about promotion, supporting activities and budget management.

The week concludes with a final pitch to a panel of National Army Museum staff, giving you the chance to present your ideas, receive feedback and celebrate your achievements.