What's on at the National Army Museum | National Army Museum

10.00am - 5.30pm
FREE
Chelsea, London

10.00am - 5.30pm
FREE
Chelsea, London

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Secretary of State for Defence, Des Browne MP, Afghanistan, 2006

Discussion

30 October 2024

£10.00

Ministers of Defence

Join us for an enlightening discussion with two former Secretaries of State for Defence, Malcolm Rifkind and Des Browne, as they reflect on the complexities of the role over recent decades.

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Young people attending a Saturday Club session at the National Army Museum

Club At Museum

5 October - 7 December 2024, 10.00am

FREE

Society & Change National Saturday Club

Join us for our weekly National Saturday Club sessions, where young people can consider how art, culture and memory shape attitudes towards war and conflict.

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Tommy Roper character actor

Performance At Museum

13 October 2024

FREE

Soldier Stories: Tommy Roper

Meet characters, both real and imagined, from the Army’s past and hear their amazing stories in our galleries.

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Shirley Hamilton character actor

Performance At Museum

20 October 2024

FREE

Soldier Stories: Shirley Hamilton

Meet characters, both real and imagined, from the Army’s past and hear their amazing stories in our galleries.

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Shirley Hamilton character actor

Performance At Museum

27 October 2024

FREE

Soldier Stories: Shirley Hamilton

Meet characters, both real and imagined, from the Army’s past and hear their amazing stories in our galleries.

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A child taking part in a family workshop at the National Army Museum

Workshop At Museum

29 October - 1 November 2024

FREE

Make Your Own Ration Kit

What happens when soldiers get famished far away from home? Find out in our family-friendly workshop this October half-term.

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Child playing on a drumming interactive

Workshop At Museum

29 - 30 October 2024

FREE

Drumming Orders

Grab your sticks and get ready to learn how to command an army just by beating a drum. This activity is suitable for children aged 5+.

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Exhibitions and displays

Galleries

Formation

Delve into the origins and historic roles of Britain’s army.

Soldier

Find out what it’s like to serve as a soldier, from joining up to coming home.

Global Role

Discover the Army's role on the global stage since the age of empire.

Conflict in Europe

Examine the Army’s role in maintaining the balance of power in Europe.

Army at Home

Explore the Army's home service from the 1600s to the present day.

Play Base

Enjoy our immersive soft-play experience for children aged 8 or under.