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National Army Museum

 

About National Army Museum

Large recently refurbished museum devoted to the British Army.

Laid out in five thematic zones, focusing on the army's history, its work, its conflict, its role overseas, and the reaction of British society to the army.

A review is here.
 

Address

National Army Museum,
Royal Hospital Road,
London,
SW3 4HT

Ticket prices

The museum is free to visit. Some special events can charge though.

Prices last checked Sept 2023.

Link to National Army Museum's website

Opening Hours

The museum is open daily (except Mondays) from 10am to 5:30pm.

Opening hours last checked Sept 2023.

Accessibility

For accessibility information, click here.
What's the nearest railway station to National Army Museum

The nearest station is Sloane Square Tube Station which is 0.5 miles away.

News

 

Exhibitions open at the moment

Shakespeare and War
This exhibition explores some of the ways in which Shakespeare has shaped how we think about soldiers and the Army, and how we imagine war and its consequences today.
Shakespeare and War
10am to 5:30pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Sun, 31st March
2023-10-06
2024-03-31
 Foe to Friend: The British Army in Germany since 1945
This exhibition follows the lives of British soldiers in Germany over the past 75 years.
 Foe to Friend: The British Army in Germany since 1945
10am to 5:30pm
Chelsea
Ends on Wed 21st August
2022-05-22
2024-08-21

Forthcoming events

Simon Doughty sheds light on life in the iconic Household Division and discusses how the act of serving Crown and Country has evolved over the last 50 years.
2024-04-05
Friday, 5th Apr 12pm to 1pm
 
Chelsea
Chelsea
Dr Simon Quinn reveals how soldiers serving during the Egyptian Campaign of 1801 experienced their new surroundings and made use of their free time.
2024-04-12
Friday, 12th Apr 12pm to 1pm
 
Chelsea
Tourism, Collecting and Foreign Encounters in Egypt
Chelsea
Hear from Carina Evans as she highlights the key characteristics and personality traits that made the Special Operations Executive (SOE) such an effective force.
2024-04-19
Friday, 19th Apr 12pm to 1pm
 
Chelsea
Chelsea
Hear from Dr Matthew Grant as he discusses the role of civil defence groups in Britain during the Cold War.
2024-04-26
Friday, 26th Apr 12pm to 1pm
 
Chelsea
Chelsea
Matthew Taylor reveals the untold story of the Colonial Marines, formerly enslaved African Americans who fought for, and found freedom with, British forces in the War of 1812.
2024-04-06
Saturday, 6th Apr 2pm to 3pm
 
Chelsea
Black Redcoats: The Corps of Colonial Marines
Chelsea