What’s on

Find exciting things to see and do at the National Army Museum. Explore our latest events and exhibitions, and discover inspiring objects in our galleries.

SAS soldiers entering the Iranian Embassy in London through a window, 1980

Museum Late

27 Nov 2026 £20.00

The Iranian Embassy Siege: A Veteran’s Voice

Join SAS veteran Ian ‘Chalky’ White as he recounts his role in the dramatic rescue mission that brought the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege to an end.

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A Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve staff nurse and Territorial Force Nursing Service sisters auctioning a German steel helmet on a Hospital Barge, Peronne, 1917

Talk

23 Oct 2026 FREE

Nurses’ Memories of the Great War

Join Jerry Palmer as he explores the personal stories of nurses who served on all sides and various fronts during the First World War.

Workshop

27 Oct 2026 £8.00

Indian Drumming Workshop

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of India in this family activity led by our friends from Primary Workshops. Get your tickets while they last!

Children taking part in a craft activity

Workshop

27 Oct 2026 FREE

Make Your Own Mini Sketchbook

Take inspiration from the French artist Paul Sarrut this October half-term. Make your very own sketchbook, perfect for drafting some mini masterpieces.

Workshop

28 Oct 2026 £10.00

Diya Painting Workshop

Get inspired by Indian culture this October half-term. Design, paint and take home your very own diya oil lamp. Grab your tickets before they run out!

Tour

28 Oct 2026 FREE

Marching Orders: Awesome Art

Join us this October half-term as we explore some of the amazing artworks on display and uncover their stories.

Workshop

29 Oct 2026 £8.00

Indian Drumming Workshop

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of India in this family activity led by our friends from Primary Workshops. Grab your tickets before they run out!

Exhibitions and displays

Detail from the painting 'Home Again, 1858'

Exhibition

1 Jul 2025 - 1 Nov 2026 FREE

Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria

This major exhibition of rarely seen artworks illuminates shifting attitudes towards soldiers and the Army during Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901).

Sepoy Harnam Singh of the 34th Sikh Pioneers, 1915

Exhibition

7 Jul 2026 - 21 Feb 2027 FREE

Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army

Through a unique selection of intimate sketches, this free exhibition offers a rare glimpse of everyday life for soldiers serving far from home during the First World War.