What’s on

Discover exciting things to see and do at our events and exhibitions, and across our galleries.

A Royal Engineers diver in a water tank
Spotlight
12 Apr 2025 Free

Royal Engineers Sports Spotlight

Join us for a special Spotlight Saturday event to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Royal Engineers winning the FA Cup.
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Events
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Children attending a family tour
Tour
15-18 Apr 2025 FREE

Marching Orders: Magnificent Mascots

Explore the stories of amazing animals that represent the Army’s regiments on this interactive family-friendly tour.

Family participating in a workshop
Workshop
27-28 May 2025 FREE

Mission Magazine: Create Your Own Cover

Take inspiration from 'Soldier', the official magazine of the British Army, to design your very own magazine front cover.

Children on a family tour
Tour
29-30 May 2025 FREE

Marching Orders: Powerful Posters

Take part in a free, family-friendly gallery tour as we investigate posters that have made a lasting impact.

Exhibitions and displays
Visitors in 'The Story of Soldier Magazine' display
Display
4 Feb 2025 - 6 Jul 2025 FREE

The Story of Soldier Magazine

For 80 years, the journalists of ‘Soldier’ magazine have stood side by side with British Army troops to record seminal moments in our history. The short film in this display celebrates that contribution.

Galleries

Formation gallery

Formation

Delve into the Army's origins and its evolving role over the past 350 years.

Soldier gallery

Soldier

Find out what it’s like to serve as a soldier, from joining up to coming home.

Global Role gallery

Global Role

Follow the deployment of Britain's armies around the world since the age of empire.

Conflict in Europe gallery

Conflict in Europe

Examine the Army’s role in maintaining the balance of power in Europe. 

Army at Home gallery

Army at Home

Explore the Army's home service from the 1600s to the present day.

Play Base wall graphics

Play Base

Enjoy our immersive soft-play experience for children aged 8 or under.

Catch up on past events

Missed any of the free talks, conversations and debates we've been streaming over recent months? You can watch them online at any time.

Watch online
Lynx helicopter in the Atrium