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Detail from the painting 'Home Again, 1858'
Exhibition
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Nov 2026 FREE

Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria

This major exhibition of rarely seen artworks illuminates shifting attitudes towards soldiers and the Army during Queen Victoria’s reign (1837 – 1901).

Men of No 2 Commando drinking tea with a Yugoslav partisan, 1944
Talk
8 May 2026 FREE

The Forgotten Mission: SOE Force 133 in Yugoslavia

Nick Ilić shares the story of SOE Force 133 in the Second World War and examines its role in changing the political landscape of Yugoslavia.

Visitors being led on a guided tour of the Myth and Reality exhibition
Tour
12 May 2026 FREE

Dementia-Inclusive Tour: Victorian Art

Join us on this guided gallery tour, designed for people with dementia and their carers, and get the chance to handle a selection of museum objects.

Detail from a State Trumpeter's coat worn at the Delhi Durbar of 1911
Museum Late
13 May 2026 £14.00

Embroidering the British Army

Discover the artistry of bespoke hand embroidery during London Craft Week, with an exclusive event and live demonstration led by experts from Hand & Lock.

Soldiers boarding a CH47 Chinook helicopter on completion of their mission near Musa Qala, Afghanistan, 2006
Talk
15 May 2026 FREE

After Afghanistan: Resilience, Recovery and Renewal

Dr Chloe Storer explores narratives of Operation Herrick as told by British servicemen.

Trumpet banner on display in the Amy at Home gallery
Tour
15 May 2026 £12.50

Gallery Tour: Military Embroidery

CANCELLED: Curator Mel O’Brien-Price introduces some of the finest examples of military embroidery on display at the Museum.

An example of ceremonial goldwork
Course
16-17 May 2026 £200.00

Embroidery Course: Ceremonial Goldwork

Elevate your skills during London Craft Week on this two-day course inspired by the Museum’s collection and led by experts from Hand & Lock, London’s premier embroidery house.

King George II at the Battle of Dettingen, with the Duke of Cumberland, 27 June 1743
Tour
16 May 2026 £2.00

The Army and the Crown: BSL Tour

Follow expert guide Edward Richards on a British Sign Language (BSL) tour exploring the Army’s longstanding association with royalty.

Major-General Lionel Dunsterville with British and Armenian staff officers shortly before evacuating Baku, September 1918
Talk
22 May 2026 FREE

Mavericks

Join author Nick Higham as he tells the story of an eccentric group of men tasked with an impossible mission in a forgotten theatre of the First World War.

National Army Museum construction works, 1970
Talk
22 May 2026 FREE

Tales from the Archives

As part of this year's Local and Community History Month, get a closer look at the origins and evolution of the National Army Museum.

National Army Museum construction works, 1970
Talk
23 May 2026 FREE

Tales from the Archives

As part of this year's Local and Community History Month, get a closer look at the origins and evolution of the National Army Museum.

Outside an advanced dressing station, 1917
Tour
23 May 2026 £2.00

Gallery Tour: Medicine in the British Army

Join us for a gallery tour exploring the evolution of medicine in the British Army and highlighting the impact of front-line innovations.