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.

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.
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Events
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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

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

Trumpet banner on display in the Amy at Home gallery
Tour
15 May 2026 £12.50

Gallery Tour: Military Embroidery

To mark London Craft Week, curator Mel O’Brien-Price introduces some of the finest examples of military embroidery on display at the Museum.

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.

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.

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