Gear up for a mission of discovery
Ten missions for curious kids
Step into history, unlock surprising stories and spark imaginations. Discover these 10 great ways for families to explore, play and learn.
Fun family events
Performance
Christmas Carols: The Chelsea Pensioner Singers
Workshop
Christmas Tin Craft
Workshop
Christmas Tin Craft
Play Base
Enjoy a variety of fun and engaging activities at Play Base, our immersive soft-play experience for children aged 8 or under.
Plan your visit
An average visit is 2-3 hours, but our galleries showcase thousands of objects that can keep you exploring all day.
A two-hour visit
- See Lawrence of Arabia's robes and dagger in our Global Role gallery.
- Discover Army running gear worn by Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes in Soldier gallery.
- Admire the skeleton of Napoleon’s horse in the Conflict in Europe gallery.
- Pop into the Café for a hot drink before you go.
A three-hour visit
- Impress our virtual drill sergeant in Soldier gallery.
- Discover Florence Nightingale's lantern in the Conflict in Europe gallery.
- Learn about Army traditions and structure with the interactive displays in Formation gallery.
- Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of battle in Soldier gallery.
- Explore the Siborne Model and uncover the story of the Battle of Waterloo in the Conflict in Europe gallery.
- Take a break in the Café or make a stop at the Shop.
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