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.

Soldiers of the 81st West African Division with a canoe, Burma, c1944
Discussion
22 Jan 2026 £10.00

The Burma Boy: 15 Years On

Join a panel of experts as they discuss public awareness and understanding of African service during the Burma campaign, and how this has evolved over the past decade.
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Events
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A study of a painting where one soldier is attempting to pick up another who has fallen.
Talk
13 Mar 2026 FREE

The Fevered Fight: Medicine and Disease in the American War of Independence

Join historian Martin Howard for an engaging talk on the management of injuries and illness during the conflict between Britain and its American colonies.

Askaris moving a field gun in East Africa
Talk
20 Mar 2026 FREE

Ring of Fire: A New Global History of the Outbreak of the First World War

Historian Alexandra Churchill offers a fresh perspective on the opening year of the conflict, revealing its truly global scale.

A man talking about a painting to two guests.
Tour
20 Mar 2026 FREE

Slow Looking Tour: Victorian Art

Join us for a guided tour of our 'Myth and Reality' exhibition that will focus on mindfulness and reflection.

Territorial forces checking people's papers at a roadblock
Talk
27 Mar 2026 FREE

Chasing Spies: Local Security and Home Defence in August 1914

Historian Harry Richards reveals the impact of 'spy fever' on British society and home defence during the First World War.

Full dress tunic worn by Field Marshal Lord Roberts VC, c1910
Course
16-17 May 2026 £200.00

Embroidery Course: Ceremonial Goldwork

Elevate your skills during London Craft Week on this two-day course inspired by the Museum’s collection and led by experts from Hand & Lock, London’s premier embroidery house.

Detail from a Kashmir shawl owned by Lady Charlotte Lawrence, c1850
Workshop
12 Sep 2026 £70.00

Embroidery Workshop: Paisley

Elevate your skills at this workshop inspired by the Museum’s collection and led by experts from Hand & Lock, London’s premier embroidery house.

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 - 13 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