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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 and pre-booking is no longer required.

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Explore the galleries

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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At a glance

From Napoleon’s horse to Captain Siborne's model of Waterloo, 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: Closed
Tue-Sun: 10.00am to 5.30pm

Templer Study Centre

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

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Play Base

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

The Shop

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

The Café

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

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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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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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Cycle

Ormonde Gate is the nearest Santander Cycles docking station.

River Bus

Battersea Power Station Pier is a 15-minute walk.

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.

Plan a visit

Plan your day at the National Army Museum

Opening hours

Museum

Templer Study Centre

Opening hours

Play Base

The Shop

The Café

Coming soon from the National Army Museum

Contacting us

Get in touch

Contact

Join the conversation

Getting here

Tube

Train

Bus

Plan your route

Getting here

Cycle

River Bus

Something for everyone

Family visits

The Café

The Shop

Please refrain from bringing food and drink into the National Army Museum.

Facilities

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