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.

A soldier exploring the Soldier gallery
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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Events
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A British soldier writing ‘No Way Out’ on a portrait of Adolph Hitler, 1945
Talk
24 Apr 2026 FREE

The Long Death of Adolf Hitler

Historian Caroline Sharples investigates the circumstances and expectations surrounding the demise of Adolf Hitler.

The Artists' Rifles in Camp, 1884
Tour
26 Apr 2026 FREE

Slow Looking: The Army at Home

Join us during Chelsea Wellness Weekend for a guided tour of our Army at Home gallery, focusing on mindfulness and reflection.

Men of No 2 Commando drinking tea with a Yugoslav partisan, 1944
Talk
8 May 2026 FREE

The Forgotten Mission: SOE Force 133 in Yugoslavia

Nick Ilić shares the story of SOE Force 133 in the Second World War and examines its role in changing the political landscape of Yugoslavia.

Visitors being led on a guided tour of the Myth and Reality exhibition
Tour
12 May 2026 FREE

Dementia-Inclusive Tour: Victorian Art

Join us on this guided gallery tour, designed for people with dementia and their carers, and get the chance to handle a selection of museum objects.

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.

Soldiers boarding a CH47 Chinook helicopter on completion of their mission near Musa Qala, Afghanistan, 2006
Talk
15 May 2026 FREE

After Afghanistan: Resilience, Recovery and Renewal

Dr Chloe Storer explores narratives of Operation Herrick as told by British servicemen.

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.

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