• CLOSED
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London
  • CLOSED
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London

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Exterior of the new museum

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Free entry

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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At a glance

There's a lot to explore in our galleries. But if you're short of time, here are some of the most popular things to see and do.

Opening hours

Museum

Mon: Closed
Tue-Sun: 10.00am to 5.30pm
The Museum will also be closed on 24-26 December and 1 January.

Templer Study Centre

Mon: Closed
Tue-Fri: 10.00am to 4.30pm
Sat-Sun: Closed

Play Base

Mon: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Tue-Sun: 10.00am to 5.00pm

The Café

Mon: Closed
Tue-Sun: 10.00am to 4.00pm

The Shop

Mon: Closed
Tue-Sun: 10.00am to 5.30pm

Coming soon from the National Army Museum

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Reynolds, Temple and Judd, Scots Fusiliers Guards, 1856
Talk

3 January 2025

FREE

A History of Facial Hair in the British Army

Explore the history of the British Army through the fascinating lens of facial hair, with National Army Museum expert Julian Farrance.

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Suffragettes, London
Talk

10 January 2025

FREE

The First World War and Votes for Women

Join Dr Naomi Paxton as she examines how the First World War impacted the women’s suffrage movement in Britain.

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Revellers attending a Scottish dance party
Museum Late

16 January 2025

£20.00

Scottish Cèilidh

Lace up your ghillies and get in some practice ahead of Burns Night at our special after-hours Cèilidh event. We'll be joined by a live Scottish country dance band and caller.

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Contacting us

Get in touch

National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road
Chelsea
London SW3 4HT

020 7730 0717
info@nam.ac.uk

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You can join in the conversation on our social media channels.

Twitter: @NAM_London
Facebook: /NationalArmyMuseum
Instagram: @NAM_London

Getting here

Tube

Sloane Square is a 10-minute walk.

Train

Victoria is a 20-minute walk.

Bus

The 170 bus stops outside the Museum.

River Bus

Battersea Power Station Pier is a 15-minute walk.

Getting here

Cycle

Ormonde Gate is the nearest Santander Cycles docking station.

Bicycles are not permitted inside the Museum or cloakroom. Cycle hoops are situated in front of the building for visitors to secure bicycles using their own locks.

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Visitors in the atrium

Something for everyone

Families

Family visits

There's plenty for you and your family to enjoy at the National Army Museum. Explore our interactive galleries, develop new skills at the Play Base, grab a bite to eat in The Café and pick up a souvenir from The Shop.

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Groups

Group visits

We're an ideal destination for group outings, whether you’re looking to learn something new or simply to socialise.

Schools

Schools visits

We have 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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Facilities

Visitor Information

We offer a range of facilities including accessible toilets, baby changing and feeding areas, and free Wi-Fi throughout the museum.

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Access and equality

We hope that everyone who visits will be able to enjoy their experience. There is full access to the galleries and we have a wide range of services for disabled visitors.

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"First time @NAM_London today. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thought the presentation & interpretation made the subject accessible..."

National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HT
Registered Charity Number: 237902