Gear up for discovery

Explore the Army’s story across four exciting floors, with soft play fun at Play Base for younger recruits.

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.

Child and parent looking at exhibits in Formation gallery

Fun family events

Children taking part in a creative workshop at the National Army Museum
Workshop
26 May 2026 – 27 May 2026

Hardtack Biscuit Workshop

Feeling hungry? Join us this May half-term and get stuck into making your own hardtack biscuit to take home and bake!

Children attending a family tour
Tour
28 May 2026 – 29 May 2026

Marching Orders: Scoff the Lot!

Join us on a fun, interactive family tour and travel through time to discover what soldiers have eaten throughout history.

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.
  • Make a stop in the Shop for your very own badge.
Child and parents looking at Marengo in Conflict in Europe gallery

Visitor information

Opening times

Mon: Closed

Tue–Sun: 10.00am–5.30pm

Getting here

Sloane Square is a 10-minute walk

Victoria is a 20-minute walk

170 route stops outside the Museum

Ormonde Gate is the nearest docking station

Battersea Power Station Pier is a 15-minute walk

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