Gear up for discovery

This half term, 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.

Children having fun in the Conflict in Europe gallery

Fun family events

Children playing the Soldiers' Challenge Giant Game
Workshop
17 Feb 2026 – 18 Feb 2026

Soldiers' Challenge Giant Game

Come and have a go at our family-friendly giant board game. Do you have what it takes to complete the challenge?

Children having a ZooLab encounter with a gecko
Workshop
17 Feb 2026 – 18 Feb 2026 £7.99

ZooLab: Into the Jungle

This February half-term, come and meet some of the amazing animals that call the jungle their home, with the help of our friends from ZooLab.

A fake wound being painted on to a visitor's hand
Workshop
19 Feb 2026 – 20 Feb 2026 £3.00

Bites, Wounds and Welts Workshop

Join us this February half-term and get transported to the perilous jungles of Burma for this grisly family activity.

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.
Young visitors looking at Laurence of Arabia's robes in the Global Role 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

Map