What’s on

Find exciting things to see and do at the National Army Museum. Explore our latest events and exhibitions, and discover inspiring objects in our galleries.

Soldiers of the 81st West African Division with a canoe, Burma, c1944

Discussion

22 Jan 2026 £10.00

The Burma Boy: 15 Years On

Join a panel of experts as they discuss public awareness and understanding of African service during the Burma campaign, and how this has evolved over the past decade.

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Events

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Tour

5-7 Dec 2025 FREE

Marching Orders: Chaotic Christmas

Join us for this fun-filled family tour as we explore some of the festive stories and items in our galleries.

Performance

7 Dec 2025 FREE

Christmas Carols: The Chelsea Pensioner Singers

Get into the Christmas spirit with the Chelsea Pensioner Singers as they perform carols live at the National Army Museum.

A child completing a craft at the National Army Museum.

Workshop

12-14 Dec 2025 FREE

Christmas Tin Craft

Get creative this festive season and have a go at making your very own Princess Mary Christmas gift tin.

Tour

16-17 Dec 2025 FREE

Marching Orders: Chaotic Christmas

Join us for this fun-filled family tour as we explore some of the festive stories and items in our galleries.

A child taking part in a craft at the National Army Museum.

Workshop

18-20 Dec 2025 FREE

Christmas Tin Craft

Get creative this festive season and have a go at making your very own Princess Mary Christmas gift tin.

Tour

3-4 Jan 2026 FREE

Marching Orders: Admirable Artwork

Join us on a family-friendly gallery tour as we admire some of the paintings on display and uncover their stories.

Exhibitions and displays

Detail from the painting 'Home Again, 1858'

Exhibition

1 Jul 2025 - 1 Nov 2026 FREE

Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria

This major exhibition of rarely seen artworks illuminates shifting attitudes towards soldiers and the Army during Queen Victoria’s reign (1837 – 1901).

Detail from 'Troops of the Royal West African Frontier Force in the Arakan, Burma, 1944'

Exhibition

16 Sep 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 FREE

Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies

Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, this exhibition shines a light on the remarkable multinational army that fought in some of the toughest conditions of the Second World War.