Plan a visit

A place of insights and inspiration

Whether you're coming alone, with family or friends, here's everything you need to help you plan your visit to the National Army Museum.

Visitor information

Opening times

Mon: Closed

Tue–Sun: 10.00am–5.30pm

Getting here

Sloane Square is a 10-minute walk

Victoria is a 20-minute walk

170 route stops outside the Museum

Ormonde Gate is the nearest docking station

Battersea Power Station Pier is a 15-minute walk

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Something for everyone

Families

Family visits

Our interactive galleries and family-focused events mean there's plenty of things for all ages to do at the National Army Museum.

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Group visits

The Museum is the perfect place for groups to uncover the history of the Army and the soldiers who have served in it from the 1600s to the present day.

Schools

Schools visits

The National Army Museum has developed a comprehensive learning service for primary and secondary schools.

Coming soon from the National Army Museum

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South Wales District (Western Command) formation badge, c1944
Talk
12 Jun 2026 Free

Wales, Welshness and the Second World War

Join historian Martin Johnes as he considers the impact of the Second World War on Welsh identity, language and culture.

Visitors enjoying an event in the Atrium of the National Army Museum
Discussion
12 Jun 2026 £30.00

Stories of Valour: Victoria Cross and George Cross

Join us for an exclusive evening with Victoria Cross recipient Johnson Beharry and George Cross recipients Chris Finney and Dom Troulan as they discuss their experiences of courage, valour and extraordinary heroism.

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 Café

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

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.