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

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Covid-19 update

The National Army Museum is closed now that London has entered the highest tier of local restrictions. It’s with regret that we are temporarily closing our doors once more, but we look forward to welcoming you back as soon as the situation allows.

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Exterior of the new museum

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Free entry

Our 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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The burning of Belsen Concentration Camp, Germany, May 1945
Discussion

28 January 2021, 7.00pm

FREE

From Liberation to Occupation

Join us for a virtual panel discussion examining the liberation of Nazi concentration camps by Allied forces, the impact on the soldiers involved, and the influence on Allied attitudes towards the German people.

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'The Veterans Tale' book cover
Talk

29 January 2021, 12.00pm

FREE

The Veterans’ Tale: British Military Memoirs of the Second World War

In this online talk, Frances Houghton explores how British veterans have remembered, understood and shared their experiences of the Second World War.

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'The Skull of Alum Bheg' book cover
Talk

5 February 2021, 12.00pm

FREE

The Skull of Alum Bheg and the Uprising of 1857

Join Professor Kim A Wagner online as he uses the story of a grisly war-trophy to explore the history of British rule in India and the Uprising of 1857.

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Opening hours

Museum

Mon-Sun: Closed

Templer Study Centre

Mon-Sun: Closed

Opening hours

Play Base

Mon-Sun: Closed

The Shop

Mon-Sun: Closed

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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