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.

Military policemen of the 3rd (Lahore) Division, France, November 1914
Spotlight
11 Jul 2026 Free

Sarrut Spotlight

To mark the opening of our new exhibition, ‘Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army’, join us for a day of talks, tours and activities.
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Events
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Airborne sappers of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) training at Sennybridge Training Area, South Wales, 2016
Talk
19 Jun 2026 FREE

On Strategists and Strategy

Historian and essayist Lawrence Freedman revisits his work of the past ten years, providing his unique views on war, strategy and foreign policy.

The London Territorials at Pozières, 23 July 1916
Talk
26 Jun 2026 FREE

The London Territorial Force in Peace and War, 1908-21

Join Charles Fair, Richard Hendry and Tom Thorpe as they discuss the formation, composition and wartime contribution of the London Territorial Force.

Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Talk
3 Jul 2026 FREE

Newfoundland, Memory and the Somme

Join historian Julia Laite as she explores Newfoundland’s experience of the First World War and the lasting legacy of Beaumont Hamel.

Two soldiers of the 15th Lancers (Cureton’s Multanis) sitting on the ground, 1915
Members Only
3 Jul 2026 FREE

Drawn on the Western Front: Members’ Preview

Enjoy an exclusive preview of the upcoming exhibition 'Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army' with lead curator Anna Lavelle.

Soldiers of the 57th Wilde's Rifles, January 1915
Talk
10 Jul 2026 FREE

Drawn on the Western Front: Curator’s Introduction

Anna Lavelle, lead curator of the new exhibition ‘Drawn on the Western Front’, explores the wartime work of French artist Paul Sarrut.

Military policemen of the 3rd (Lahore) Division, France, November 1914
Spotlight
11 Jul 2026 FREE

Sarrut Spotlight

To mark the opening of our new exhibition, ‘Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army’, join us for a day of talks, tours and activities.

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).

Army Photographic Competition Award Winners display
Display
2-21 Jun 2026 FREE

Army Photographic Competition Award Winners 2026

Gain an insight into the British Army through the eyes of its soldiers. Enjoy a showcase of outstanding visual storytelling by our serving personnel.

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 exhibition offers a rare glimpse of everyday life for soldiers serving far from home during the First World War.

Galleries

Formation gallery

Formation

Delve into the Army's origins and its evolving role over the past 350 years.

Soldier gallery

Soldier

Find out what it’s like to serve as a soldier, from joining up to coming home.

Global Role gallery

Global Role

Follow the deployment of Britain's armies around the world since the age of empire.

Conflict in Europe gallery

Conflict in Europe

Examine the Army’s role in maintaining the balance of power in Europe. 

Army at Home gallery

Army at Home

Explore the Army's home service from the 1600s to the present day.

Play Base wall graphics

Play Base

Enjoy our immersive soft-play experience for children aged 8 or under.

Catch up on past events

Missed any of the free talks and discussions we've been streaming over recent months? You can watch them online at any time.

Watch online
Lynx helicopter in the Atrium