Museums – Page 13 – First World War Centenary News Archive

June 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Pistol used by one of Archduke’s assassins on display at Museum of Military History in Vienna

One of the pistols used by the group of assassins involved in the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie has returned to the Museum of Military History in Vienna, Austria.

July 4, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Details of 600,000 Canadians added to Lives of the First World War digital database

The details of 600,000 Canadian men and women have been added to the Lives of the First World War digital database for people to add pictures and memories.

July 11, 2014 CN Editorial Team

National Maritime Museum: ‘Forgotten Fighters: The First World War at Sea’

The National Maritime Museum in London is marking the Centenary of the First World War with a new exhibition which highlights the war at sea.

July 14, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Student winners of Canadian War Museum awards praised for ‘impressive understanding’ of First World War

The Canadian War Museum has announced the winners of an annual education award which in 2014 was devoted to the theme of Canada and the First World War.

July 16, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Planes moved across England for RAF Museum’s new ‘First World War in the Air’ exhibition

Three iconic aircraft have been moved to the Royal Air Force Museum’s Cosford site for a new exhibition about the use of air power in the First World War.

July 18, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Prince William and David Cameron open Imperial War Museum’s new First World War Galleries

Prince William and the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, have officially opened the new First World War Galleries at the Imperial War Museum in London.

July 21, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Historic Vauxhall staff car on show for the First World War Centenary

A veteran military staff car has been made ready for display by Vauxhall during the UK’s First World War Centenary commemorations.

July 21, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary conference in Ottawa explores Canadian literature of the First World War

The Canadian War Museum is marking the 100th anniversary of the First World War with an international conference devoted to Canadian literature of the period.

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July 21, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Battle of Fromelles Museum opens with tribute to Australia’s Western Front sacrifice

A museum commemorating the First World War Battle of Fromelles has been officially opened at a ceremony attended by Australia’s Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Michael Ronaldson.

July 31, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary conference in Ottawa explores Canadian literature of the First World War

The Canadian War Museum is marking the 100th anniversary of the First World War with an international conference devoted to Canadian literature of the period.