• 10.30am - 3.30pm
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London
National Army Museum
  • 10.30am - 3.30pm
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London

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We've reopened our doors

The National Army Museum is open once again, 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 Museum.

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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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Coming soon from the National Army Museum

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Sir Tom Moore and Joseph Hammond
In Conversation

15 August 2020, 4.00pm

FREE

Soldiers' Stories: Veterans in Conversation

In this exclusive online event, join Second World War veterans Captain Sir Tom Moore and Private Joseph Hammond in conversation with Dr Peter Johnston of the National Army Museum.

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Never Forgotten: The War in the Far East and in Modern Memory
Discussion

15 August 2020, 2.00pm

FREE

Never Forgotten: The War in the Far East and in Modern Memory

Join historians from the four VJ75 partner organisations as they explore the road to Victory over Japan and discuss how it is remembered in myth and memory.

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From the River Kwai to Enola Gay: The Cultural Legacy of the War in the Far East
Discussion

16 August 2020, 2.00pm

FREE

From the River Kwai to Enola Gay: The Cultural Legacy of the War in the Far East

Peter Francis of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is joined by experts from the VJ75 partner museums to discuss and explore the cultural legacy of the war in the Far East.

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Opening hours

Museum

Open Tue-Sun: 10.30am - 3.30pm
Last admission: 3pm
Closed: 24-26 December and 1 January

Templer Study Centre

Open Tue-Fri: 10.30am - 1pm; 2pm - 3.15pm
Scheduled closure: 10 September 2020

Opening hours

Play Base

Closed

The Shop

Open Tue-Sun: 10.30am - 3.30pm

The Café

Open Tue-Sun: 10.30am - 3.00pm

Getting here

Tube

Sloane Square is a 10-minute walk.

Train

Victoria is a 20-minute walk.

Bus

170 stops outside the Museum.

Plan your route

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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

Get in touch

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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