Army Museums Ogilby Trust

AMOT CONFERENCE 2021

The annual AMOT Conference is held in October. Join us to hear about projects and best practice from within the Army Museums sector and beyond, a great opportunity to learn, share and network.

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THE
OGILBY MUSTER

The Ogilby Muster is an online digital platform bringing together the First World War Archives held in the Regimental and Corps Museums of the British Army.

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ANNUAL REVIEW 20/21

The AMOT Annual Review is now available to read online. Packed full of information and updates from members of the network, wider heritage organisations and military researchers, settle yourself in for a great read.

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AMOT PROJECT GRANTS

AMOT runs a yearly grants programme which is open to members of the network. We fund a range of projects which allow for increased accessibility, sustainability and which implement museum best practice.

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ARMY MUSEUM DIRECTORY

With over 140 museums in the AMOT network, browse through our online directory to plan your visit.

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In Focus

First World War Online Archive Coming Soon!

Following a 4-year project funded by a LIBOR grant from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, AMOT is excited to launch The Ogilby Muster (TOM). TOM is an online platform which gives users access to First World War archives held in Regimental museums across the UK.

Commenting on the project, Lieutenant-General Sir Philip Trousdell, former Chairman of AMOT stated:

“In The Ogilby Muster, the Army Museums Ogilby Trust has created an enormously powerful research tool for students, family researchers, historians and those with even a casual interest in the First World War. This project honours the memories and experiences of those who served in the Army in ‘The War to End all Wars’, their families and their communities. The museums from which these archives have been mustered have rich collections of artefacts ready for you to examine’

‘‘I am a firm believer in getting all museums to make a determined and sustained effort to do their best.’’

Colonel Robert J L Ogilby DSO DL TD
Founder.

The development of Army museums in the UK is a century old tradition. Aimed at raising public understanding of the Army and what it is to be a soldier, Army museums hold a wealth of collections which chart the social, political, and economic history of Britain. These museums often began life as loose collections looked after by one person within the Regiment, and gradually formed into museums as both the museum sector changed and the Army began to recognise the value of its own heritage.

Alongside the Regimental and Corps museums, exists the Army Museums Ogilby Trust (AMOT). AMOT was established in 1954 specifically to aid the commemoration of Regimental and Corps history, and to provide support and access to collections and archives which tell these stories.

Extract from Scoping the Army Museums Sector. A full digital version is available under Resources.

"AMOT is not a large organisation, but it is widely acknowledged that no other single body has done more for the development of Army museums, and hence for the preservation of our military heritage."

Clements Report, 2006