24 - 28 September 2025

Chelsea History Festival

Discover over 80 fantastic events including talks, walking tours, concerts and family activities.

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A family visiting the Conflict in Europe gallery

An unmissable day out

Take on a mission of discovery and explore the bigger picture of how the Army has shaped our world and lives.

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Coming soon at the National Army Museum

Dance

21 Jun 2025 £65.00

Chelsea Waterloo Ball

Mark the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo by dancing the night away in Regency style in Royal Hospital Chelsea’s Great Hall.

Rex Whistler’s self-portrait in Welsh Guards uniform, May 1940

Tour

28 Jun 2025 £12.50

Soldier Stories: Queer Service

Join expert guide Dan de la Motte as he showcases the lives and experiences of queer soldiers who have served in the Army.

Tour

28 Jun 2025 £12.50

Soldier with a Soldier

Join a serving soldier for an exclusive guided tour of the Soldier gallery to celebrate Armed Forces Week.

Detail from a jacket worn by Captain John Malcolmson VC, c1860

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Enjoy exclusive and discounted access to events, subscription to 'Muster' magazine, free entry to exhibitions, including members-only curatorial tours, and a 15% discount in the Café and Shop.

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On This Day: 1945

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In the summer of 1945, the Second World War came to an end. After Victory in Europe was declared in May, the final surrender of Japan was secured by mid-August. But the British Army’s work was far from over.

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On This Day: June 1945

In June 1945, the British Army reached its wartime peak of 3.1 million soldiers. Troops were deployed all over the world on military, peacekeeping, administrative and occupational missions.

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On This Day: May 1945

In May 1945, the Allies celebrated Victory in Europe. While the war in Japan was still to be won, attention also turned to the challenges of the peace, not least the return home of millions of soldiers.