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.

People dressed in 1940s style dancing at the National Army Museum
Dance
10 May 2025 £25.00

VE Day Dance

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe and jive the night away at our 1940s dance.
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Events
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A picture of the Arnold Window at St Mary’s Church in Battersea
Walking Tour
1 Jun 2025 £20.00

Walking Tour: Americans in Chelsea

Explore Americans’ intertwined history with Chelsea, from their time as colonists then rebels to the closest of allies, with tour guide Lisa Lu.

SAS: My Trial by Fire book cover
Book Launch
5 Jun 2025 £15.00

SAS: My Trial by Fire

Join 'Sunday Times' bestselling author Des Powell, in conversation with journalist and former BBC newsreader Simon McCoy, for the launch of his new book.

A collage of 'Soldier' magazine covers
Talk
6 Jun 2025 FREE

The History of Soldier Magazine

Join Sarah Goldthorpe, the editor of 'Soldier' magazine, as she looks back through the publication's archive.

Children on a family tour
Tour
7 Jun 2025 FREE

Marching Orders: Magnificent Mascots

Explore the stories of amazing animals who have represented the Army’s regiments on this interactive family-friendly gallery tour.

Community Coffee Morning
Early Opening
10 Jun 2025 FREE

Community Coffee Morning

Join us for a relaxed chat and cuppa at our June community coffee morning. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month.

Detail from the cover of the book 'Second Front'
Talk
13 Jun 2025 FREE

Gaps and Chaps: A Fresh Look at the Escape of the German Army from Normandy, 1944

Hear historian Marc Milner discuss the supposed failure of the British Army to prevent the escape of the Germans in the Normandy campaign of 1944.

Exhibitions and displays
Visitors in 'The Story of Soldier Magazine' display
Display
4 Feb 2025 - 6 Jul 2025 FREE

The Story of Soldier Magazine

For 80 years, the journalists of ‘Soldier’ magazine have stood side by side with British Army troops to record seminal moments in our history. The short film in this display celebrates that contribution.

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, conversations and debates we've been streaming over recent months? You can watch them online at any time.

Watch online
Lynx helicopter in the Atrium