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

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Exterior of the new museum

Exterior of the new museum

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The National Army Museum is open with measures in place so you can enjoy your experience here as safely as possible. Entry remains free, but please book a free time slot before visiting.

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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.

Opening hours

Museum

Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Sun: 10.00am to 5.30pm

Templer Study Centre

Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Fri: 10.00am to 1.00pm; 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Sat-Sun: Closed

Opening hours

Play Base

Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Sun: 10.00am to 5.00pm

The Shop

Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Sun: 10.00am to 5.30pm

The Café

Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Sun: 10.00am to 4.00pm

Coming soon from the National Army Museum

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The Battle of Isandlwana, 22 January 1879
Tour

19 January 2022, 7.30pm

£10.00

Virtual Battlefield Tour: Isandlwana

See the battlefield of Isandlwana like never before in this special virtual tour led by Patrick Mercer and Dan Hill.

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Tank commander Corporal Matty Hall of D Squadron, The Queen's Royal Hussars, c2018
Exhibition

19 January 2022 - 6 February 2022

FREE

The Last Hussar

British artist Tobias Wilkinson documented the daily life of the last British tank soldiers to leave Germany, prior to their homecoming in 2019. Don't miss the chance to explore his work in this photographic display.

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Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Highland Fusiliers, Helmand, 2011
Talk

21 January 2022, 12.00pm

FREE

Women on the Front Line

Join Dr Kathleen Sherit as she examines the changing status of women in the armed forces, the challenges they have faced, and the steps that paved the way to the front line.

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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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Twitter: @NAM_London
Facebook: /NationalArmyMuseum
Instagram: @NAM_London

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.

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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