achieved devolved status as a non-departmental public body in 1983 under terms of the National Heritage Act. The annual Grant-in-Aid from the Ministry of Defence, is administered by the Director of the Museum on behalf of the governing body, the board of trustees of the National Army Museum. Directors Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Bernard Appleby 1971–1975 John Paris 1975–1982 William Reid 1982–1988 Ian Robertson 1988–2003† Dr Alan Guy 2003–2010 Janice Murray 2010–2017 Justin Maciejewski 2018– † = Died in post Notes and references Sources Chandler, D. G. "The National Army Museum." History Today. (Sep 1972), Vol. 22 Issue 9, pp. 664–668; online External links Review of the museum with photographs of each gallery World War I museums in the United Kingdom World War II museums in the United Kingdom Army Museum, London Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom) Non-departmental public bodies of the United Kingdom government Army museums in London Museums in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Museums established in 1960 Musical instrument museums in England 1960 establishments in England British Army Chelsea, London