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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Trumpet banner on display in the Amy at Home gallery

Tour

15 May 2026 £12.50

Gallery Tour: Military Embroidery

CANCELLED: Curator Mel O’Brien-Price introduces some of the finest examples of military embroidery on display at the Museum.

King George II at the Battle of Dettingen, with the Duke of Cumberland, 27 June 1743

Tour

16 May 2026 £2.00

The Army and the Crown: BSL Tour

Follow expert guide Edward Richards on a British Sign Language (BSL) tour exploring the Army’s longstanding association with royalty.

Outside an advanced dressing station, 1917

Tour

23 May 2026 £2.00

Gallery Tour: Medicine in the British Army

Join us for a gallery tour exploring the evolution of medicine in the British Army and highlighting the impact of front-line innovations.

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).