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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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.

The London Territorials at Pozières, 23 July 1916
Talk
26 Jun 2026 FREE

The London Territorial Force in Peace and War, 1908-21

Join Charles Fair, Richard Hendry and Tom Thorpe as they discuss the formation, composition and wartime contribution of the London Territorial Force.

An example of paisley leaf embroidery
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.

Hand & Lock poppy embroidery
Course
31 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 £200.00

Embroidery Course: Poppies

Elevate your skills on this two-day course 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).

WO1 Johnson Beharry with Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle outside National Army Museum
Display
2-14 Jun 2026 FREE

Warrior

A Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle that was involved in acts of exceptional valour during the Iraq War is currently on display outside the National Army Museum.

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.

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Lynx helicopter in the Atrium