National Army Museum

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Plan your day at the National Army Museum

Free entry

Galleries

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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Highlights tour

There's a lot to explore at the National Army Museum. So, if you're short of time, here's some of our favourite things to see and do.

Opening hours

Museum

Open daily: 10am - 5.30pm
Last admission: 5pm
Open until 8pm on the first Wednesday of the month.
Closed: 25, 26 December and 1 January

Opening hours

Play Base

Open daily: 9.40am - 5.20pm
Last admission: 4.20pm

Templer Study Centre

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: Closed

The Shop

Open daily: 10am - 5.30pm

The Café

Open Mon-Fri : 10am - 4.30pm
Open Sat-Sun: 10am - 5pm

Contact us

National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road
Chelsea
London SW3 4HT

Contact

Phone: 020 7730 0717
Email: info@nam.ac.uk

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Getting here

Tube

Sloane Square is a 10-minute walk away.

Train

Victoria is a 20-minute walk away.

Bus

170 stops outside the Museum.

River Bus

MBNA Thames Clippers services stop at Battersea Power Station Pier, a 15-minute walk away.

Getting here

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What's on at the National Army Museum

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Call in the Cavalry
Exhibition

25 October 2018 - 3 March 2019

FREE

Call in the Cavalry

From flamboyant uniforms to fast horses, this exhibition looks at the shared heritage between the Hungarian and British hussars.

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Centenary Remembrance Late
Late

7 November 2018, 6.00pm

FREE

Centenary Remembrance Late

Join us to reflect on the culture of Remembrance as we mark the centenary of the Armistice. Connect, create and commemorate in this evening of discussion, music, poetry and crafts.

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Remembrance poetry writing workshop (ages 9-12)
Workshop

17 November 2018, 2.00pm

FREE

Remembrance poetry writing workshop (ages 9-12)

Join our two poets-in-residence for this family-friendly poetry writing workshop.

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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.

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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.

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"First time @NAM_London today. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thought the presentation & interpretation made the subject accessible..."

National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HT
Registered Charity Number: 237902