The galleries opened in 2014 as part of the national commemorations of the First World War. Visitors hear the story of the war through the voices of those who were actually there. From soldiers in the trenches, to those serving on the Home Front, from the women left behind, and from soldiers on the enemy line: all the quotes are contemporary. More than 1,600 large and small objects are on display, interwoven with digital elements which enhance, engage - and occasionally disturb. Materials, light, sound and projection all contribute to a visceral and moving experience.