Plan a visit

A place of insights and inspiration

Whether you're coming alone, with family or friends, here's everything you need to help you plan your visit to the National Army Museum.

Visitor information

Opening times

Mon: Closed

Tue–Sun: 10.00am–5.30pm

Getting here

Sloane Square is a 10-minute walk

Victoria is a 20-minute walk

170 route stops outside the Museum

Ormonde Gate is the nearest docking station

Battersea Power Station Pier is a 15-minute walk

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Something for everyone

Families

Family visits

Our interactive galleries and family-focused events mean there's plenty of things for all ages to do at the National Army Museum.

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Group visits

The Museum is the perfect place for groups to uncover the history of the Army and the soldiers who have served in it from the 1600s to the present day.

Schools

Schools visits

The National Army Museum has developed a comprehensive learning service for primary and secondary schools.

Coming soon from the National Army Museum

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Gurkhas on patrol near Sabah, North Borneo, during the Indonesian confrontation, 1966
Talk
11 Sep 2026 Free

Borneo: The Secret War

Lieutenant General Sir Peter Duffell tells the story of Britain’s war in Borneo, drawing on his experiences as a rifle company commander during the conflict.

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.

Visitors attending a British Sign Language tour at the National Army Museum
Tour
12 Sep 2026 £2.00

Drawn on the Western Front: BSL Tour

Follow expert guide Edward Richards on a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of our exhibition ‘Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army’.

The Café

The Café is an ideal place to meet, eat and drink. We serve the best whole-leaf tea and hand-roasted coffee, together with tasty, seasonal food.

The Shop

The Shop offers carefully chosen ranges rich in culture and contemporary design inspired by the history of the Army and the Museum's collections.