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Exterior of the National Army Museum

Explore the galleries

Our dynamic galleries showcase thousands of objects from across our collections. They have recently undergone an exciting refresh, so there are plenty of new objects to see.
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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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Coming soon from the National Army Museum

A private of the 8th West India Regiment, c1804
Talk
21 Mar 2025

Soldiers of Uncertain Rank: The West India Regiments in British Imperial Culture

Professor David Lambert explores the history of the West India Regiments and their impact on the culture of the Caribbean.

'Burying the Enemy' book cover
Talk
28 Mar 2025

Burying the Enemy

Join Professor Tim Grady as he shares some poignant examples of British and German communities burying the war dead of their enemy during times of conflict.

Point of Failure book cover
Talk
4 Apr 2025

Point of Failure: British Army Brigadiers in France and Norway 1940

Join Dr Phil McCarty as he draws upon his new book to explore the careers of British Army brigadiers who served in France and Norway in 1940.

Something for everyone

Families

Families

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

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

The Café

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

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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.

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