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.

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.

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Events

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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.

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.