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.

'The White Lady' book cover
Book Launch
28 Oct 2025 £15.00

The White Lady

Author Helen Fry returns for the launch of her new book, which looks at the work of two key intelligence networks operating behind enemy lines during the World Wars.
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Events
Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
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A child taking part in an art workshop at the National Army Museum
Workshop
28-31 Oct 2025 FREE

Arty Artillery Workshop

Drop in this October half-term and create your very own artillery-themed landscape in our family-friendly art workshop.

Children taking part in a Nerf gun battle
Workshop
28-29 Oct 2025 £10.00

Nerf Battles

Join us this October half-term for an hour of Nerf-filled fun with our friends from WhizzFit. Places are limited - don't miss out!

Children taking part in a robot coding challenge at the National Army Museum
Workshop
30-31 Oct 2025 £5.00

Catapulting Robot Challenge

Put your coding skills to the test and navigate our catapulting artillery robot through a tricky guard patrol course.

Children attending a family tour
Tour
18 Nov 2025 FREE

Marching Orders: Magnificent Mascots

Explore the stories of amazing animals that represent the Army’s regiments on this interactive family-friendly tour.

Children attending a family tour
Tour
22 Nov 2025 FREE

Marching Orders: Magnificent Mascots

Explore the stories of amazing animals that represent the Army’s regiments on this interactive family-friendly tour.

Children on a Christmas tour at the National Army Museum.
Tour
5-7 Dec 2025 FREE

Marching Orders: Chaotic Christmas

Join us for this fun-filled family tour as we explore some of the festive stories and items in our galleries.

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).

Detail from 'Troops of the Royal West African Frontier Force in the Arakan, Burma, 1944'
Exhibition
16 Sep 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 FREE

Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies

Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, this exhibition shines a light on the remarkable multinational army that fought in some of the toughest conditions of the Second World War.

A selection of masks created as part of the Behind the Mask project
Display
4-19 Nov 2025 FREE

Behind the Mask: A Veterans' Art Engagement Project

See how military veterans have used the power of art to explore their past and to contemplate its continuing impact on their mental health.

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, conversations and debates we've been streaming over recent months? You can watch them online at any time.

Watch online
Lynx helicopter in the Atrium