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.

Military policemen of the 3rd (Lahore) Division, France, November 1914
Spotlight
11 Jul 2026 Free

Sarrut Spotlight

To mark the opening of our new exhibition, ‘Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army’, join us for a day of talks, tours and activities.
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Events
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Mother and son taking on the giant game challenge
Challenge
11-14 Aug 2026 FREE

Game On: First World War

Delve into the fascinating history of the First World War with our giant, interactive board game. Take on our challenge to make it to the end and beat the game.

Family doing some colouring in with crayons
Workshop
18-19 Aug 2026 FREE

Voices from the Canvas: A Storytelling Tour

Come and take a moment to relax in our family hub during the summer holidays. Drop in at any time throughout the day.

Children on a gallery tour
Tour
20-22 Aug 2026 FREE

Voices from the Canvas: A Storytelling Tour

Join us on storytelling tour of our special exhibition, uncovering surprising tales and seeing how art can bring the myths and realities of war to life.

Family doing some colouring in with crayons
Workshop
25-28 Aug 2026 FREE

Voices from the Canvas: A Storytelling Tour

Come and take a moment to relax in our family hub during the summer holidays. Drop in at any time throughout the day.

Chelsea History Festival 2026
Festival
1-4 Oct 2026 FREE

Chelsea History Festival 2026

Join award-winning speakers, acclaimed performers and expert guides for a celebration of history and heritage in the heart of Chelsea.

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).

Army Photographic Competition Award Winners display
Display
2-21 Jun 2026 FREE

Army Photographic Competition Award Winners 2026

Gain an insight into the British Army through the eyes of its soldiers. Enjoy a showcase of outstanding visual storytelling by our serving personnel.

Sepoy Harnam Singh of the 34th Sikh Pioneers, 1915
Exhibition
7 Jul 2026 - 21 Feb 2027 FREE

Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army

Through a unique selection of intimate sketches, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse of everyday life for soldiers serving far from home during the First World War.

Galleries

Formation gallery

Formation

Delve into the Army's origins and its evolving role over the past 350 years.

Soldier gallery

Soldier

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

Global Role gallery

Global Role

Follow the deployment of Britain's armies around the world since the age of empire.

Conflict in Europe gallery

Conflict in Europe

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

Army at Home gallery

Army at Home

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

Play Base wall graphics

Play Base

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

Catch up on past events

Missed any of the free talks and discussions we've been streaming over recent months? You can watch them online at any time.

Watch online
Lynx helicopter in the Atrium