National Army Museum

The National Army Museum in Chelsea, London, is the UK’s leading institution dedicated to the history of the British Army. With five permanent galleries and a rotating schedule of temporary exhibitions, it offers a compelling narrative of military service, sacrifice, and societal impact spanning over 350 years.

🛡️ Facilities Visitors benefit from free admission, accessible toilets, baby-changing areas, a cloakroom, free Wi-Fi, a café serving seasonal food and hand-roasted coffee, and a gift shop with military-themed merchandise. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible and welcomes guide dogs.

🎖️ Special Exhibits

• Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria explores shifting public perceptions of soldiers through rarely seen artworks.
• Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies commemorates the multinational forces that fought in Southeast Asia during WWII.
• Demob Suits: One Uniform for Another? examines post-war civilian clothing for demobilised servicemen.

📚 Permanent Galleries

• Formation: Origins and evolution of the British Army.
• Soldier: Personal stories, training, and life in service.
• Global Role: Deployment across the world since the age of empire.
• Conflict in Europe: The Army’s role in European power dynamics.
• Army at Home: Domestic service from the 1600s to today.
• Play Base: Soft-play area for children under 8.

Photo credit: Alan Wilson