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.

Workshop

12 Sep 2026 £70.00

Embroidery Workshop: Paisley

Elevate your skills at this workshop inspired by the National Army Museum’s collection and led by experts from Hand & Lock, London’s premier embroidery house.

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Tour

19 Sep 2026 FREE

Marching Orders: Scoff the Lot!

Join us on a fun, family tour and travel through time to discover what soldiers have been eating throughout history.

Festival

1-4 Oct 2026 FREE

Chelsea History Festival 2026

Join award-winning speakers, acclaimed performers and expert guides for a celebration of history and heritage in the heart of Chelsea.

Workshop

27 Oct 2026 £8.00

Indian Drumming Workshop

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of India in this family activity led by our friends from Primary Workshops. Get your tickets while they last!

Children taking part in a craft activity

Workshop

27 Oct 2026 FREE

Make Your Own Mini Sketchbook

Take inspiration from the French artist Paul Sarrut this October half-term. Make your very own sketchbook, perfect for drafting some mini masterpieces.

Workshop

28 Oct 2026 £10.00

Diya Painting Workshop

Get inspired by Indian culture this October half-term. Design, paint and take home your very own diya oil lamp. Grab your tickets before they run out!

Tour

28 Oct 2026 FREE

Marching Orders: Awesome Art

Join us this October half-term as we explore some of the amazing artworks 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).

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.