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.

Visitors enjoying an event in the Atrium of the National Army Museum
Discussion
12 Jun 2026 Free

Stories of Valour: Victoria Cross and George Cross

Join us for an exclusive evening with Victoria Cross recipient Johnson Beharry and George Cross recipients Chris Finney and Dom Troulan as they discuss their experiences of courage, valour and extraordinary heroism.
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Events
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National Army Museum construction works, 1970
Talk
23 May 2026 FREE

Tales from the Archives

As part of this year's Local and Community History Month, get a closer look at the origins and evolution of the National Army Museum.

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.

People dressed in 1940s style dancing at the National Army Museum
Dance
23 May 2026 £25.00

Summer Swing Dance

Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of summertime swing at our 1940s-themed dance night.

Children taking part in a creative workshop at the National Army Museum
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!

British commanders in Burma, 1942
Conference
28 May 2026 £15.00

Orchestrating Warfighting: The British Army’s Corps and Divisions Since 1914

This one-day academic conference examines the British Army’s experience of deploying and co-ordinating large formations in major conflicts.

Children attending a family tour
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).

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