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.

SAS soldiers entering the Iranian Embassy in London through a window, 1980

Museum Late

27 Nov 2026 £20.00

The Iranian Embassy Siege: A Veteran’s Voice

Join SAS veteran Ian ‘Chalky’ White as he recounts his role in the dramatic rescue mission that brought the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege to an end.

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Workshop

30 Oct 2026 FREE

Family Hub

Take a moment to relax in our family hub this October half-term. Drop in at any time throughout the day.

Tour

28-29 Nov 2026 FREE

Marching Orders: Marvellous Medicine

Grab your scrubs, wash your hands and delve into the world of Army medicine on this interactive family tour.

Illustration of a Princess Mary gift tin

Workshop

11-13 Dec 2026 FREE

Create Your Own Christmas Tin

Join us this festive season and have a go at making your very own Princess Mary gift tin at our creative workshop.

Performance

13 Dec 2026 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.

Tour

17-18 Dec 2026 FREE

Marching Orders: Chaotic Christmas

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

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).

Sepoy Harnam Singh of the 34th Sikh Pioneers, 1915

Exhibition

7 Jul 2026 - 21 Feb 2027 FREE

Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army

Through a unique selection of intimate sketches, this free exhibition offers a rare glimpse of everyday life for soldiers serving far from home during the First World War.