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.

Airborne sappers of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) training at Sennybridge Training Area, South Wales, 2016
Talk
19 Jun 2026 Free

On Strategists and Strategy

Historian and essayist Lawrence Freedman revisits his work of the past ten years, providing his unique views on war, strategy and foreign policy.
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Events
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Gallery tour
Tour
28-29 Jul 2026 FREE

Marching Orders: Admirable Artwork

Join us on a family-friendly gallery tour as we admire some of the paintings on display and uncover their stories.

Family taking part in a craft workshop
Workshop
30-31 Jul 2026 FREE

Heroic Headwear

Get stuck into our interactive hat-making workshop this summer and create your own iconic Army headwear.

Battle of Bossenden Wood, 31 May 1838
Talk
31 Jul 2026 FREE

Mad Tom’s Rising

Join Ian Breckon as he explores the life of the self-styled Sir William Courtenay and how his uprising led to the last battle fought on English soil.

Children attending a family tour
Tour
4-5 Aug 2026 FREE

Marching Orders: Marvellous Medicine

Grab your scrubs, wash your hands and delve into the world of Army medicine on this interactive family tour.

Children taking part in a craft workshop
Workshop
6-7 Aug 2026 FREE

Make Your Own Medical Poster

Put on your apron and get to work creating your own poster inspired by some of the amazing medical advances from Army history.

Mother and son taking on the giant game challenge
Challenge
11-14 Aug 2026 FREE

Game On: First World War

Delve into the fascinating history of the First World War with our giant, interactive board game. Take on our challenge to make it to the end and beat the game.

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).

Army Photographic Competition Award Winners display
Display
2-21 Jun 2026 FREE

Army Photographic Competition Award Winners 2026

Gain an insight into the British Army through the eyes of its soldiers. Enjoy a showcase of outstanding visual storytelling by our serving personnel.

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