Page Photographic collection Photographs that tell stories Photographs that tell stories A photograph captures a moment in time – yet it often tells a story that goes far beyond what is visible. The photographic collection… Read more
Page Art Questions posed by art Questions posed by art How do artists view war and peace? What do battle paintings tell us about the period in which they were created? How far can art go in depicting… Read more
Page Medals and memorabilia Small objects of great significance Small objects of great significance Often it is the small things that tell a story. Military decorations, orders and insignia visibly honour personal… Read more
Page Uniforms and standards Symbols of identity and belonging Symbols of identity and belonging Uniforms, standards and military music serve to represent armies while also fulfilling important practical functions. They are… Read more
Page Handheld weapons Handheld weapons Handheld weapons From medieval lances to modern service weapons Collection area Diversity of a special category of weapons Diversity of a special category of weapons The term… Read more
Page Military technology Military technology Military technology Large equipment, ammunition, gear and models – technology as a witness to military history Collection area Between fascination and function Between… Read more
Page Collection area Collection areas Collection areas To fulfil its mission of preserving cultural heritage for future generations, the Military History Museum maintains an extensive collection. The collection… Read more
Page Restoration Restoration Restoration Conserving military-historical artefacts for future generations A responsibility for the future A responsibility for the future Whether a uniform, vehicle or painting –… Read more
Page Loan Policy Please note: To ensure a smooth loan procedure, loan requests to the Military History Museum (MHM) must be submitted in writing to the Director at least six months before the start of the exhibition.… Read more
Page Provenance research Provenance research Provenance research Researching origins – assuming responsibility The question of origin The question of origin [Where do the objects now held in the collections of the… Read more
