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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The Battle of Lexington, 1775
Talk
11 Apr 2025 FREE

Mutiny: A Revolutionary Act?

Join Dr Krysten Blackstone to discuss the ways in which rebelling American soldiers expressed dissatisfaction, while also upholding the ideals of the Revolution.

People feeling the textures of items in the handling collection
Tour
11 Apr 2025 FREE

British Civil Wars: Sensory Tour

Find out more about the British Civil Wars and their impact through a sensory tour guided by our Community Engagement Team.

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.

Family participating in a workshop
Workshop
15-18 Apr 2025 FREE

Making Mascots

Get inspired by the mascots that have accompanied the Army over history and have a go at making your very own.

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.

General Washington, c1780
Talk
25 Apr 2025 FREE

Patriot Resistance on the Path to Revolution

Hear from Dr Megan King as she recounts the decade leading up to the American War of Independence, as ideological resistance became the first battleground.

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.

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Lynx helicopter in the Atrium