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.

Tour

31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 £2.00

Soldier with a Soldier

Join a serving officer for a family-friendly tour of our Soldier gallery and get some incredible insights into Army life.

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Children posing for a photo in military headwear

Workshop

28 Mar 2026 FREE

Bearskin Workshop

Kick off your Easter Holidays and get inspired by the Guards! Make your very own bearskin cap, try on some uniforms and have a chat with a serving soldier.

Workshop

31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 FREE

Bearskin Cap Craft

Get inspired by the iconic uniforms of the Foot Guards and make your very own bearskin cap.

Tour

31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 £2.00

Soldier with a Soldier

Join a serving officer for a family-friendly tour of our Soldier gallery and get some incredible insights into Army life.

Workshop

2-3 Apr 2026 FREE

DIY Night Vision Goggle Craft

Make your own night vision goggles in this fun family-friendly craft workshop.

Workshop

7 Apr 2026 FREE

Make Your Own Guards Puppet

Take part in a free family craft activity and make your own King’s Guard puppet.

Workshop

8 Apr 2026 FREE

Mascot Craft Workshop

Get inspired by the mascots of the Guards regiments and create your very own at this free family-friendly workshop.

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.