• CLOSED
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London
National Army Museum
  • CLOSED
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London

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Covid-19 update

The National Army Museum will be open again from Wednesday 2 December, with measures in place to put safety first for visitors and for staff. We are offering a simple, safe, pre-bookable one-way route around the building.

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Exterior of the new museum

Exterior of the new museum

Plan your day at the National Army Museum

Free entry

Our five dynamic galleries showcase thousands of objects from across our collections. Situated over four floors, they tell a huge range of stories from the Army's history.

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Galleries at a glance

From Napoleon’s horse to Lawrence of Arabia’s robes, there's a lot to explore in our galleries. But if you're short of time, here are some of the most popular things to see and do.

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Boarding the troopship 'Nevasa' en route to Malaya, 1957
In Conversation

3 December 2020, 6.30pm

FREE

National Service: A Generation in Uniform

The last National Servicemen were called up 60 years ago. Discover the reality of peacetime conscription and its impact on Britain with Professor Richard Vinen.

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Civilians gather around British tanks outside Hamburg rail station, May 1945
Talk

4 December 2020, 12.00pm

FREE

Reconstruction, Renewal and Reconciliation in Occupied Germany

Join Dr Christopher Knowles as he looks at the roles of four British individuals shaping the British occupation in Germany following the Second World War.

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'British Army Music in the Interwar Years' book cover
Talk

11 December 2020, 12.00pm

FREE

British Army Music in the Interwar Years

David Hammond explores the role and influence, both cultural and military, of British Army music between the two world wars.

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Opening hours

Museum

Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Sun: 10.30am - 3.30pm
The Museum will also be closed from 21 December to 1 January inclusive.

Templer Study Centre

Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Fri: 10.30am - 3.15pm
Sat-Sun: Closed

Opening hours

Play Base

Mon-Sun: Closed

The Shop

Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Sun: 11.00am - 3.30pm

The Café

Mon-Sun: Closed

Getting here

Tube

Sloane Square is a 10-minute walk.

Train

Victoria is a 20-minute walk.

Bus

170 stops outside the Museum.

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Getting here

Cycle

Ormonde Gate is the nearest Santander Cycles docking station.

River Bus

Battersea Power Station Pier is a 15-minute walk.

Visitors in the atrium

Visitors in the atrium

Something for everyone

Families

Family visits

There's plenty for you and your family to enjoy at the National Army Museum. Explore our interactive galleries, develop new skills at the Play Base, grab a bite to eat in The Café and pick up a souvenir from The Shop.

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Groups

Group visits

We're an ideal destination for group outings, whether you’re looking to learn something new or simply to socialise.

Schools

Schools visits

We have developed a comprehensive learning service for primary and secondary schools.

The Café

The Café is a perfect place to meet, eat and drink. We serve the best whole-leaf tea and hand-roasted coffee, together with tasty, seasonal food.

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The Shop

The Shop offers carefully chosen ranges rich in culture and contemporary design inspired by the history of the Army and the Museum's collections.

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Please refrain from bringing food and drink into the National Army Museum.

A visitor being greeted by a member of staff.

A visitor being greeted by a member of staff.

Facilities

Visitor Information

We offer a range of facilities including accessible toilets, baby changing and feeding areas, and free Wi-Fi throughout the museum.

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Access and equality

We hope that everyone who visits will be able to enjoy their experience. There is full access to the galleries and we have a wide range of services for disabled visitors.

Contacting us

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National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road
Chelsea
London SW3 4HT

020 7730 0717
info@nam.ac.uk

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National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HT
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