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.

The Coldstream Guards Changing Guard at St James, c1905

Spotlight

19 Jul 2025 Free

Victorian Soldier Spotlight

To mark the opening of our new exhibition, ‘Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria’, join us for a day of talks and activities, and the chance to meet soldiers who still serve in scarlet.

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Tour

23-25 Jul 2025 FREE

Marching Orders: Admirable Artwork

Join us on a family-friendly gallery tour as we admire some of the paintings on display and uncover their stories.

Workshop

29 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 FREE

Heroic Headwear

Get inspired by the images in our ‘Myth and Reality’ exhibition, then create your own piece of iconic headwear at our military hat-making workshop.

Tour

5-8 Aug 2025 FREE

Voices from the Canvas: A Family Storytelling Tour

Join our storyteller on a journey through our new exhibition and discover how art brings the myths and realities of war to life.

A family taking part in a giant board game challenge

Workshop

12-15 Aug 2025 FREE

Game On: Second World War

Join us as we delve into the fascinating history of the Second World War with our giant board game challenge.

Tour

13-15 Aug 2025 FREE

Marching Orders: VJ Day Tour

Join us on this family-friendly gallery tour as we explore some of the events in the Far East that brought an end to the Second World War.

Workshop

19-22 Aug 2025 FREE

Marvellous Victorian Medals

Join us for this family-friendly workshop and create a medal worthy of the highest achievement using clay and other materials.

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 - 13 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.