What’s on

Find exciting things to see and do at the National Army Museum. Explore our latest events and exhibitions, and discover inspiring objects in our galleries.

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.

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Events

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Workshop

26-27 May 2026 FREE

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!

Tour

28-29 May 2026 FREE

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.

Exhibitions and displays

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).

Detail from 'Troops of the Royal West African Frontier Force in the Arakan, Burma, 1944'

Exhibition

16 Sep 2025 - 19 Apr 2026 FREE

Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies

Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, this exhibition shines a light on the remarkable multinational army that fought in some of the toughest conditions of the Second World War.